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Borrowed life: Asian Development Bank projects failing Uzbeks

Bankwatch Mail | 13 March, 2012 | Download PDF

Under its new Country partnership strategy (CPS) for Uzbekistan to commence this year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will be guided by the evolving development needs of Uzbekistan, as well as the long-term ADB strategic framework for 2008-2020.


State Commission warns of corruption and illegality at Šoštanj

Bankwatch Mail | 13 March, 2012 | Download PDF

Fresh controversy hit the proposed 600 MW lignite power plant at Šoštanj in Slovenia in late February when the Slovenian State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption issued a report in which it says corruption conditions existed at the time of the awarding of the construction contract to French company Alstom and continue to exist today. The Commission report also states that Slovenian lobbying legislation has been breached by the goings-on at Šoštanj.


Welcoming letter to the new EIB president

Advocacy letter | 12 March, 2012 | Download PDF

The Counter Balance EIB coalition has welcomed Werner Hoyer, the new president of the EIB, to his new post.


Critical Review of the Ukraine NPP Safety Upgrade Program

Study | 8 March, 2012 | Download PDF

This expert review of Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plant Safety Upgrade Program, that’s to be financed by Euratom and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development shows that some of the measures included in the SUP are necessary for the lifetime expansion of the plants and not for their regular functioning until the initially planned term.


Open letter to prime minister of Montenegro in support of MANS

Advocacy letter | 8 March, 2012 | Download PDF

Montenegro’s Network for Affirmation of NGO Sector (MANS) is being heavily criticised by the government because of its advocacy on electricity prices. Bankwatch sent this letter of support to Montenegro’s prime minister.