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Bankwatch input to EC consultation on an EU initiative on concessions

Policy comments | 30 September, 2010 | Download PDF

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.

Reflections on the future Cohesion Policy – Bankwatch’s response to an invitation for comments by DG Environment

Policy comments | 30 September, 2010 | Download PDF

EU Structural and Cohesion Funds should foster sustainable development and the transformation to a low-energy-consuming society, living within its ecological limits. In so doing they should support the deployment of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources, should prevent any harmful social and environmental impact of their investments and actively protect biodiversity and improve ecosystem resilience.

EBRD response regarding Ukrenergo’s implementation of the already approved Rivne Kyiv High Voltage Line Project

Advocacy letter | 23 September, 2010 | Download PDF

Letter to EBRD directors regarding scheduled board meeting on the South Ukraine transmission lines project

Advocacy letter | 23 September, 2010 | Download PDF

Letter to European Commission re Ukraine’s problematic environmental strategy consultations

Advocacy letter | 22 September, 2010 | Download PDF

The European Commission responded to our letter on October 8, 2010. Their response can be downloaded as pdf.