EBRD energy lending figures 2006-2009 – factsheet
November 17, 2010
Bankwatch’s examination of the EBRD’s own data leads to three main conclusions: EBRD lending for fossil fuel (coal, oil and gas) projects has risen rapidly, and more than tripled between 2008 and 2009. There has been concerted EBRD lending for energy efficiency projects – a welcome development. Lending for renewable energy is increasing but remains at a low level.
Letter to European Commissioners regarding recent developments and ongoing pressures on civil society in and around Khimki
November 9, 2010
Bankwatch’s comments on the EBRD’s draft strategy for Azerbaijan 2010-2013
November 1, 2010
Our comments highlight the EBRD’s draft strategy’s lack of a clear analysis of social and environmental development outcomes that the EBRD seeks to achieve over the strategy period and the concrete impacts on peoples lives that are expected. Specific sectors covered in our comments are the financial and energy sectors, as well as transport and municipal and environmental infrastructure (MEI).
Bankwatch letter to EBRD Secretary General regarding non-diclosure of project summary for Centerra project
October 29, 2010
EBRD response regarding a loan for Centerra Gold and related lack of transparency and public consultation
October 26, 2010
Civil Society letter to EBRD Directors regarding a loan for Centerra Gold and related lack of transparency and public consultation
October 25, 2010
EBRD response regarding scheduled board meeting on the South Ukraine transmission lines project
October 11, 2010
Bankwatch appeal to the EBRD to withhold approval of the South Ukraine Transmission Project
October 11, 2010
Bankwatch Mail 46
October 4, 2010
In this issue: A sustainable EU budget – it’s time to cut the crap * Khimki forest reprieve brings no cessation of underhand tactics * EU funds flows for smart flood prevention can save billions and lives * Rip it up and almost start again – New EU funds priorities for Hungary * EU funds for Latvia’s environment up in smoke * Conference – The private sector turn: Private equity, financial intermediaries and what they mean for development (November 22, London) * EBRD financial sector strategy revision reveals few lessons learned from crisis * Energy and transport failings in the east – a challe
Bankwatch input to EC consultation on an EU initiative on concessions
September 30, 2010
The European Commission (EC) has recently invited inputs to its consultation on an initiative on concessions that aims to improve the rules for concession contracts in the EU. PPP advocates insist on their cost-effectiveness, timely completion rates and the sharing of financial risk – yet so far the evidence for these claims is decidedly mixed. In our comments we call for a thorough and independent assessment of the performance of PPPs so far and their financial and social impact.
