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Letter to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative board on the working conditions of civil society in Azerbaijan

Advocacy letter | 20 October, 2016 | Download PDF

In light of the upcoming review of Azerbaijan’s status in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), 18 international civil society organisations call on the EITI Board to suspend Azerbaijan from participation in the EITI, due to continuous breach of the initiative’s requirements for fostering an enabling environment for civil society.


The partnership principle and public participation in neighbouring countries: experiences with the European Neighbourhood Regulation

Briefing | 11 October, 2016 | Download PDF

This paper highlights the deficiencies of the partnership principle and public participation within the European Neighbourhood Policy, in terms of addressing the political and cultural situation in the region. The paper provides recommendations for improvement during the midterm review of the European Neighbourhood Instrument and the proposal from the Commission proposal for a legislative framework for the new EU budget 2021-2027. The paper is based on the experience of CEE Bankwatch Network and its partners between 2012 and 2016.


The best laid plans – Why the Investment Plan for Europe does not drive the sustainable energy transition

Study | 28 September, 2016 | Download PDF

This report analyses projects approved by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in its first year of operation. The fund should catalyse €315 billion in new investment, and play an important role in the fight against climate change. However, as the analysis finds, during the EFSI’s first year an additional €1.5 billion was earmarked for fossil fuel infrastructure, and 68% of transport investment is destined for carbon-intensive projects.


Cover of the report Dirty Precious Metals, showing an elephant with golden tusks.

Dirty Precious Metals: Dumping European Toxic Waste in Tsumeb, Namibia

Study | 10 August, 2016 | Download PDF

Based on a visit to Namibia this report assesses the environmental and social standards at the Tsumeb smelter, acquired by Canadian Dundee Precious Metals in 2010. The smelter specialises in working with some of the dirtiest copper concentrates half of


‘We have no other option’ – Preparation of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline in Albania

Study | 4 August, 2016 | Download PDF

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the most western part of the Southern Gas Corridor, a pipeline project to bring gas from Azerbaijan to Europe is promoted by the European Commission as a strategic asset for Europe’s energy security. A July visit to over 30 Albanian villages revealed the high level of dissatisfaction and confusion for people impacted by the construction of TAP.