Whether in Europe or beyond, public money must not become an auxiliary for human rights violations or the marginalisation of affected communities.
We expose cases where development banks fail to protect those impacted by their projects.
We advocate for participation and consultation processes that are not pro-forma exercises, but a tool to ensure people’s well-being.
Close to frontline communities
We’re in direct contact with affected communities and provide updates from their struggles.
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Where rights are on the line
The Khada Valley, Georgia
The Khada Valley in Georgia brings together exceptional biodiversity, precious cultural and archeological heritage, and mountainous villages which have preserved rich traditions and historical lifestyles. But all of this might vanish if a 23-kilometer road from Georgia to Russia – the Kvesheti-Kobi project – is built.
Amulsar gold mine, Armenia
Since 2016 the controversial Amulsar gold mine project is being developed by Armenia’s largest foreign investor, an international mining company Lydian, near the touristic spa town of Jermuk.
Just transition
Working on just transition brings all actors who believe in fair regional redevelopment to the same table: unions, industry, public administration, governments, civil society and others sharing this goal. They should be working together to find what is best for their regions and communities, from creating good quality jobs to identifying sustainable alternatives.
Latest news
În Europa de Est, publicul e menținut în afara consultărilor privind planul de redresare verde
Bankwatch in the media | 2 December, 2020Cheltuirea în secret a fondurilor pentru pandemie poate spulbera speranțele UE privind o redresare verde, afirmă un nou raport. În România, discuțiile s-au purtat în spatele ușilor închise și au fost ținute la secret în raport cu publicul, acuză cercetarea întocmită de CEE Bankwatch Network.
Read moreIn emerging Europe, the public have been frozen out of green recovery plan consultations
Bankwatch in the media | 1 December, 2020Shadowy spending of pandemic funds could dash EU hopes for a green recovery, says a new report.
Read morePodnesena žalba zbog planiranih HE i MHE na Neretvi
Bankwatch in the media | 22 November, 2020Source: Podnesena žalba zbog planiranih HE i MHE na Neretvi
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Oyu Tolgoi Mine, Mongolia: A Raw Deal ICT metal mining case study
Study | 1 March, 2021 | Download PDFAs Mongolia’s flagship mine project, Oyu Tolgoi is often advertised as a world-class, sustainable, safe and energy-efficient mining project, but in reality, it has been subject to controversy on multiple occasions due to corruption scandals, tax disput
Bankwatch’s request to the EBRD Board regarding Corridor Vc South Mostar Section
Advocacy letter | 17 February, 2021 | Download PDFRequest to the EBRD Board Members regarding EBRD Management response to Bankwatch report “Connecting or Dividing?” and postponement of the decision on Corridor Vc.
A letter to the EBRD on Green Cities
Advocacy letter | 3 February, 2021 | Download PDFBankwatch and six of our NGO partners jointly drafted a letter and shared it with EBRD outlining the issues attached to specific cases we are following, as well as our recommendations to help EBRD infrastructure funding serve the needs of the communities and the environment.
