Ukraine Reconstruction Campaigner
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Anna is Bankwatch’s Ukraine Reconstruction Campaigner, working on green reconstruction and environmental safeguards in Ukraine’s recovery. Her work focuses on alternative sources of energy for communities, energy resilience, and the alignment of Ukraine’s energy policy and public investment management system with EU standards. Originally from Kyiv, she holds an MSc in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Central European University and is based in Bratislava.
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As the EBRD reviews its country strategy for Turkmenistan, the letter requests the bank to bear in mind the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.
Letter to the World Bank regarding its new disclosure policy
November 14, 2009 | Read more
The letter recognises the steps forward taken by the World Bank by accepting the principle that all Bank information should be available to the public unless it falls within the scope of the regime of exceptions. However, the undersigned are asking the bank to consider a revision of the regime of exemptions, to recommend explicit commitments to disclose specific drafts and ensure translation of key documents. The letter also reiterates support and expectations for a robust implementation and monitoring of the new disclosure norms.
Submission for the EIB Transparency Policy consultation – second round
November 13, 2009 | Read more
Taking advantage of the second opportunity within the policy revision process, Bankwatch, Counter Balance and the Global Transparency Inititative submitted new commments and recommendations for the EIB’s Transparency Policy.
Letter to EIB regarding a planned loan for ArcelorMittal in Brazil
November 13, 2009 | Read more
A new loan of EUR 130 million is now due for Board approval on 15th December for ArcelorMittal’s activities in Brazil. Given the company’s poor environmental record and unsatisfactory implementation of improvement projects financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bankwatch urges the EIB not to approve this new project.
