The Gilgel Gibe affair: an analysis of the Gilbel Gibe hydroelectric projects in Ethiopia
Publication | 28 February, 2008The study illustrates the dangers that accompany large energy infrastructure projects whenever the interests of a major private company coincide not only with weak governance in the host country but also very clear willingness from financial institutions to provide funding, in spite of alarming project oversights and impacts. The study shows how goals to eradicate poverty and support local communities can be easily compromised when major corporations and/or political elites are intent on maximising profits.
Read moreNGO letter of concern regarding priority projects approved by the Ministerial Council of the South East Europe Energy Community Treaty
Publication | 26 February, 2008On March 12, 2008 the SEE Energy Community responded to this letter. Download the response here (as pdf). On June 3, 2008 SEEDW issued a response to the above. Download it as pdf here.
Read moreEU funds for fifty harmful projects: NGOs announce ‘RegioScars’ – the three most ill-conceived projects in CEE countries
Press release | 25 February, 2008A new map with details of 50 environmentally damaging and economically dubious infrastructure projects in Central and Eastern Europe was launched by CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe in Brussels today [1]. Based on the most extensive investigation to date, the map entitled ‘Cohesion or Collision?’ shows controversial projects with a total cost of EUR 22 billion. The projects are either already financed, or planned to be financed, by EU structural and cohesion funds and/or the European Investment Bank (EIB) [2].
Read moreLetter to the EIB regarding consultations on the EIB transport lending policy
Publication | 8 February, 2008On February 27, 2008 EIB responded to our letter. Download the response here (pdf).
Read moreLetter to the EBRD, EIB and EC regarding the Czech Operational Programme Transport for 2007-2013
Publication | 6 February, 2008Read more