More efforts from the EBRD required to mainstream gender in Kyrgyzstan
September 26, 2018
It appears the EBRD funds are prioritised on the first-need service basis rather than the long-term strategy goals identified by the EBRD in both the public transportation and water sectors.
Fulfilling Europe’s potential to lead on climate change
September 26, 2018
Fulfilling Europe’s potential to lead on climate change The European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are both reviewing their energy sector lending policies. This is an opportunity to live up to their potential
Gender inclusion in the EBRD public transport and water projects in southern Kyrgyzstan
September 20, 2018
The research team has conducted a survey that was focused on gender inclusion in the EBRD funded public transport and water projects in Osh, the second largest city in Kyrgyz Republic. The outcome of this publication revealed that the bank’s objectives
Foto La battaglia per salvare i Balcani dalle dighe
September 14, 2018
Nei Balcani gli ultimi fiumi selvaggi d’Europa sono a rischio a causa dell’industria idroelettrica. Conseguenze ambientali importanti, ritorni economici dubbi e non a vantaggio delle comunità locali hanno dato vita a una campagna di denuncia internazio
Six years later, a criminal investigation into illegal environment permits finally begins in Romania
September 13, 2018
In 2012, almost one hundred permits were issued to Oltenia Energy Complex (OEC), allowing the company to cut down hectares of forest to make way for coal mines. The permits were issued illegally, however, as Bankwatch Romania proved in court over the past six years. After many lawsuits and complaints to the relevant authorities, a sign of progress came this summer when the Romanian Ministry for Environment informed criminal investigation bodies about this situation.
Inicijativa Odbranimo reke Stare planine organizuje protest u Pirotu protiv gradnje MHE u zaštićenim područjima
August 28, 2018
Inicijativa Odbranimo reke Stare planine u nedelju u 17 sati u Pirotu organizuje protest protiv gradnje malih hidroelektrana (MHE) u zaštićenim područjima, na kojem će ponoviti dva svoja zahteva – da se obriše 58 malih elektrana iz Prostornog plana Opš
Comments on the EBRD’s draft Country Strategy for Uzbekistan
August 22, 2018
We call on the EBRD to outline in the Uzbekistan Country Strategy a new strategic approach or a comprehensive plan for supporting Uzbekistan’s ambitious reform path in the areas of Good governance and protection of rights and freedoms of citizens. The
Hoe fris is de Oekraïense plofkip?
August 22, 2018
Pluimvee: Oekraïense pluimveegigant MHP krijgt publiek geld van ontwikkelingsbanken. De werkwijze van het bedrijf staat ter discussie. Source: Hoe fris is de Oekraïense plofkip?
Podnesene tužbe protiv dozvola za hidroelektrane Buk Bijela i Foča
August 21, 2018
Arhus, resursni centar Sarajevo podnio je dvije tužbe Okružnom sudu u Banjaluci protiv obnovljenih ekoloških dozvola za hidroelektrane Buk Bijela i Foča na reci Drini u Bosni i Hercegovini u blizini granice s Crnom Gorom. Source: Podnesene tužbe protiv
5 benefits of engaging in a facilitated dialogue process: the case of Myronivsky Hliboproduct
August 10, 2018
When both parties come to the table ready to participate in a meaningful way, a dispute resolution can serve as a valuable opportunity for companies, as well as the communities impacted by its operations.
