Letter to the World Bank regarding its new disclosure policy
November 14, 2009
The letter recognises the steps forward taken by the World Bank by accepting the principle that all Bank information should be available to the public unless it falls within the scope of the regime of exceptions. However, the undersigned are asking the bank to consider a revision of the regime of exemptions, to recommend explicit commitments to disclose specific drafts and ensure translation of key documents. The letter also reiterates support and expectations for a robust implementation and monitoring of the new disclosure norms.
Letter to EIB regarding a planned loan for ArcelorMittal in Brazil
November 13, 2009
A new loan of EUR 130 million is now due for Board approval on 15th December for ArcelorMittal’s activities in Brazil. Given the company’s poor environmental record and unsatisfactory implementation of improvement projects financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bankwatch urges the EIB not to approve this new project.
Submission for the EIB Transparency Policy consultation – second round
November 13, 2009
Taking advantage of the second opportunity within the policy revision process, Bankwatch, Counter Balance and the Global Transparency Inititative submitted new commments and recommendations for the EIB’s Transparency Policy.
Follow-up letter to EBRD and Balykshy LLC on the Atash marine base monitoring visit
November 9, 2009
Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court decision regarding Chelopech gold mine
November 4, 2009
Bankwatch position paper on the Nabucco gas pipeline
November 1, 2009
The position paper outlines four reasons for not providing public funds for the Nabucco gas pipeline project (human rights, fossil fuels, energy efficiency and local benefits) and makes specific recommendations to EU institutions.
Comments on the draft EBRD country strategy for Albania
October 31, 2009
Updated NGO position paper on the EIB’s regional strategy for Central Asia
October 30, 2009
Letter to EBRD regarding environmental and social policy requirements of the Tbilisi railway bypass project
October 30, 2009
a BELENE chronology
October 26, 2009
A fact sheet chronologically outlining the events and developments of the Belene Nuclear Power Plant project from 1981 until October 2009.
