How ADB’s pandemic aid to Uzbekistan was misused, whistleblower silenced
January 19, 2022
The Uzbek blogger who first raised these concerns was smeared, beaten, and now faces trial.
Joint civil society statement: Making human rights a true priority of the EIB
October 14, 2021
This joint civil society statement prepared by 12 civil society organisations outlines our recommendations for integrating human rights into the EIB’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework, by proposing specific improvements to the Policy a
Kenya energy project exposes the dark side of EU development funds
October 14, 2021
A third of the European Investment Bank (EIB) portfolio in 2020 went through financial intermediaries, a channel that has already enabled …
Kenya energy project exposes the dark side of EU development funds
October 13, 2021
A third of the European Investment Bank (EIB) portfolio in 2020 went through financial intermediaries, a channel that has already enabled multiple projects with devastating consequences for nature and communities with virtually zero accountability. The ongoing review of the EIB’s environmental and social standards is a crucial opportunity to ensure transparency and proper scrutiny of all projects supported with European public money.
Making human rights a true priority of the EIB: Joint CSOs statement
September 14, 2021
Bankwatch, together with civil society organisations worldwide, is closely following the ongoing review of the EIB’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF). The draft Environmental and Social Policy and related standards proposed by t
Letter: Loans to unsavoury states jar with EBRD’s mandate
July 21, 2021
You write that “many fund managers insist that deciding what to do about bonds issued by unsavoury regimes is not straightforward. Their …
At 30, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development must do better on human rights
July 1, 2021
The bank has a mandate to promote democracy – so why is it investing in autocratic regimes?
No time to celebrate: a breakthrough for human rights is needed after 30 years of the EBRD
June 21, 2021
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) stands out among multilateral development banks with the commitment of its shareholding countries to the fundamental principles of democracy and respect for human rights. As the EBRD celebrate
European bank challenged on human rights credentials
June 21, 2021
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has struggled to prevent the billions of euros it lends each year from supporting autocratic regimes, finds a new report from civil society groups released on the eve of the bank’s thirtieth annual shareholder meeting.
UAE membership raises human rights concerns around EBRD
February 1, 2021
The United Arab Emirates is set to become the newest member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, alarming rights …
