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bicusa.org/bujagali Problem Project Bujagali Hydroelectric Project BIC is no longer actively working on this project. Overview Concerns Updates Resources Contacts RSS Update \| 17 January 2008 World Bank, EIB to release funds for Bujagali Dam as investigations into safeguard violations continue Construction of the dam proceeds despite an ongoing investigation into claims presented by civil society groups that the project violates environmental and social standards of both the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB). Read more Update \| 5 July 2007 IFC investment in Africa tops $1 billion Plans to scale up investments in mining, large infrastructure, and private education raises concerns among civil society groups skeptical of the IFC's commitment to development. Read more Update \| 15 June 2007 Controversy surrounding Bujagali dam persists as Lake Victoria crisis continues Just weeks after the World Bank Group approved $360 million in loans and guarantees for the Bujagali Hydroelectric Dam, the project is again in the news following renewed debate over the crisis facing Lake Victoria. Read more Update \| 9 May 2007 Experts selected for AfDB accountability mechanism Controversial Uganda dam to become the subject of the first trial case for the African Development Bank's new Independent Review Mechanism. Read more Update \| 27 April 2007 World Bank gives green light to controversial Bujagali Dam in Uganda Bank approves $360 million financing package for dam on Victoria Nile despite concerns about climate change, environmental impacts and cost. Read more Update \| 26 April 2007 Civil society responds to WB approval of financing for Bujagali In a press release following yesterday's decision, NGOs accuse the Bank of ignoring inconvenient truths about climate change, hydrology and fisheries. They warn the project may threaten Lake Victoria and leave the majority of Ugandans in the dark. Read more Update \| 16 April 2007 Ugandan police target demonstrators protesting destruction of forests 27 arrested after protest turns violent; environmental groups condemn violence, may face charges. Read more Update \| 12 April 2007 CSOs register complaint with World Bank Inspection Panel over proposed Bujagali hydroelectric project Ugandan groups highlight risks of project to hydrology of Lake Victoria, sustainability of the energy production, lack of comprehensive needs and options assessment, anticipated impacts on local communities Read more Update \| 15 February 2007 Bujagali Dam fails to meet international standards A report released last week documents the failure of the proposed Bujagali Dam in Uganda to fully comply with the international best practices set by the World Commission on Dams (WCD) Read more Update \| 22 December 2006 IFC and EIB post new documents on Uganda dam Both the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and European Investment Bank (EIB) disclosed project documents for the controversial Bujagali hydroelectric dam this week; IFC board date set for April 2007 Read more Update \| 8 December 2006 World Bank response to NGO concerns about Bujagali is short on detail Bank's delayed reply fails to address critical issues of public disclosure or consultation Read more Update \| 6 December 2006 Urgent concerns about Uganda dam go unanswered by World Bank An NGO letter to the World Bank details urgent concerns regarding the Bujagali hydropower project in Uganda, which is being fast-tracked for development early next year. Read more Update \| 21 November 2006 EU commits $127 million for Bujagali dam European Investment Bank to provide funds for controversial Uganda dam Read more Update \| 10 January 2004 NGOs ask President Wolfensohn to reconsider WBG commitment to Bujagali Ten civil society organizations sent a letter to World Bank Group President James Wolfensohn calling for a reassessment of Uganda's energy options before a restructured Bujagali Hydropower Project proceeds. Read more Update \| 13 August 2003 AES pulls out of Bujagali dam project Read more Print this page Email this page

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