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Legal opinion on the possible financing scheme of Plomin C and its compatibility with EU rules on state aid and public procurement (public summary)

Briefing | 5 May, 2014 | Download PDF

This legal analysis argues that the tender arrangement for the Plomin C coal-fired power plant seriously questions the feasibility of the entire investment, not just from an environmental point of view as demonstrated by Zelena Akcija beforehand, but by now also from a competition point of view.


The Shuakhevi hydropower plant project, Georgia

Briefing | 2 May, 2014 | Download PDF

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved a loan of up to USD 86.5 million for Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC (AGL), a subsidiary of the Norwegian Clean Energy Invest for the construction of the 185 MW Shuakhevi hydropower plant (HPP). The project involves the construction of two dams and three diversion tunnels. Bankwatch member group Green Alternative has concerns about the possible negative impacts of the Shuakhevi HPP and the overall justification for the project, both explained in this briefing.


Dariali hydropower plant project, Georgia

Briefing | 2 May, 2014 | Download PDF

The Georgian company JSC Dariali Energy has requested a loan of up to USD 80 million from the EBRD for the 108 MW Dariali hydropower (HPP) project. The project involves the construction of a derivation-type HPP on the Tergi river in the municipality of Kazbegi. The project will divert water from the town of Stepatsminda towards the powerhouse close to the border with Russia, leaving eight kilometres of river without a sufficient amount of water.


Mainstreaming sustainable development – Policy info-kit for EU funds programming

Policy comments | 30 April, 2014 | Download PDF

During the Cohesion Policy programming process, we have observed that environmental sustainability is not being appropriately included in the Operational Programmes and Partnership Agreements. This info-kit for those involved in the programming therefore offers suggestions for environmental and climate mainstreaming measures.


Unlocking accountability: Complaint mechanisms at the international financial institutions

Leaflet | 15 April, 2014 | Download PDF

This leaflet provides guidance for people affected by the projects and programmes of international financial institutions. It explains in brief how the safeguard policies of the World Bank group, the EBRD and the EIB function and how to address the banks’ complaint mechanisms. The leaflet is also available in: Russian (pdf)