http://bicusa.org/en/Issue.3.aspx The latest news on Transparency from the Bank Information Center 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://bicusa.org/en/Issue.3.aspx The World Bank Group (WBG) loans to countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) increased by 30% between FY07 and FY08. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3904.aspx Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3904.aspx The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a US$50 million loan for expansion of oil and gas extraction operations in the Timan-Pechora basin of the northern Komi Republic in Russia. Various civil society groups have raised concerns of the major project's implications for the environment and the indigenous Komi-Izhemts people's rights. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3902.aspx Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3902.aspx El Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) desestimó una propuesta de la sociedad civil para realizar un seminario conjunto sobre infraestructura y mecanismos de planificación sostenibles en el Amazonas. Dicho seminario se proponía para la próxima reunión que el Banco desarrollará con la sociedad civil en Montevideo, Uruguay, el 16 y 17 de Octubre. Por muchos motivos la relación del BID con la sociedad civil ha caído a su nivel más bajo. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3896.aspx Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:56:07 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3896.aspx IFI involvement in mining and oil projects in the Timan-Pechora basin raises environmental and social concerns. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3882.aspx Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3882.aspx Since the Chinese economy has taken off and it has increasingly looked to Africa to provide raw materials, the World Bank and IMF have been confronted with the question of how to respond. Recent statements by the institutions have shown that these responses are careful and at times contradictory. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3877.aspx Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3877.aspx The International Finance Corporation (IFC) fails to provide adequate links to government payment disclosures by its extractive industry clients. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3874.aspx Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3874.aspx The author, Shripad Dharmadhikary, examines why being a knowledge provider is so important to the World Bank, and how the Bank uses its research and knowledge services to intervene in the policy making of borrowing countries. The Bank Information Center supported the distribution of this book so as to highlight this little discussed role of the World Bank. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3859.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3859.aspx A new report released by an independent researcher from the Burmese community says that many victims of Cyclone Nargis are still not getting adequate relief material from international aid groups, including the United Nations agencies. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3858.aspx Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3858.aspx Civil society access to information is often impeded by the Asian Development Bank. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3854.aspx Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:34:56 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3854.aspx On July 9-10, 2008, the International Monetarty Funds’s (IMF) Working Group on Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) held a two-day meeting in Singapore to address concerns around SWFs and consider possible guidelines. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3849.aspx Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3849.aspx July riots signal the importance of transparency and responsible revenue management for Mongolia’s political stability. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3837.aspx Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3837.aspx For the first time, the Europeans have decided to stay out of the bidding for the chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC). http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3835.aspx Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:58:36 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3835.aspx The Bota Foundation, administered by the World Bank, held its first Board of Trustees meeting in June. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3824.aspx Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3824.aspx Recent developments, decisions, and civil society activities related to activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Kazakhstan. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3794.aspx Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3794.aspx Recent developments, decisions, and civil society activities related to activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in the Kyrgyz Republic. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3795.aspx Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3795.aspx Recent developments, decisions, and civil society activities related to activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Mongolia. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3796.aspx Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3796.aspx Recent developments, decisions, and civil society activities related to activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Georgia. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3797.aspx Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3797.aspx Recent developments, decisions, and civil society activities related to activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Russia. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3798.aspx Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3798.aspx In response to requests from the Bank Information Center (BIC) and other civil society organizations, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has begun providing links to where IFC extractive industry clients disclose their payments to host governments. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3734.aspx Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:52:05 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3734.aspx In a victory for environmental groups, the Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of Green Salvation, a environmental group, in a precedent setting lawsuit seeking access to environmental information about atmospheric emissions at the Karachaganak Oil and Gas Condensate Field in western Kazakhstan. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3728.aspx Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:55:25 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3728.aspx Addressing the African Union Summit on Thursday, January 31, 2008, World Bank President Zoellick committed to expanding the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3667.aspx Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:11:25 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3667.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3659.aspx Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:07:32 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3659.aspx Following the resignation of Suzanne Rich-Folsom, the previous head of the World Bank's anti-corruption unit and the embarrassing revelations of extensive fraud in several of its health projects in India, the World Bank announced on January 23, 2008 that it would implement all the recommendations of the Volcker Panel Review. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3657.aspx Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:07 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3657.aspx Resolution is welcomed by NGOs campaigning to have export credit agencies and public investment banks be held accountable for their actions. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3586.aspx Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:36:41 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3586.aspx For the first time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has publicly disclosed the official terms of appointment for its new Managing Director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. His terms include an annual salary of $420,930 (net of income taxes), an annual allowance of $75,350 for maintaining “a scale of living,” and the ability to resign from his position at any time. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3564.aspx Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:02:24 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3564.aspx On November 1, Jubilee South and other civil society organizations unveiled an open letter to the presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela calling for a sovereign, supportive, sustainable and integrated Bank of the South. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3557.aspx Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3557.aspx Jubileo Sur y otras organizaciones de sociedad civil entregarán la carta a los presidentes de Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay y Venezuela, los probables firmantes de la creación del Banco. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3558.aspx Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3558.aspx As yet another top post at the International Monetary Fund goes to a European, critics question the institution's committment to increasing the voice and representation of developing country constituencies in the Fund. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3528.aspx Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:51:38 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3528.aspx On August 28, the Board of the World Bank Group’s political risk insurance arm approved new social, environmental and disclosure policies, and committed to report on the development impacts of its most ‘sensitive’ projects. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3489.aspx Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:49:03 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3489.aspx A review of the World Bank's Department of Institutional Integrity and its Governance and Anti-corruption strategy finds that weak management, employee resistance and internal distrust is contributing to the Bank's ineffectiveness in combating corruption in its operations. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3488.aspx Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:45:59 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3488.aspx The Asian Development Bank is contemplating changing mission its from “poverty reduction” to “inclusive, environmental friendly growth” and promoting “regional economic integration” as it tries to re-invent itself for the “New Asia.” http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3486.aspx Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:25:11 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3486.aspx The U.K. confirms its support of the EU nominee Dominique Strauss-Kahn for the leadership of the IMF; Luxembourg's prime minister assures a non-European leader in the future; and emerging countries such as India call out for real reform of governance in the IMF. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3483.aspx Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:22:54 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3483.aspx In a report released today, the Government Accountabilty Project finds that the World Bank's Department of Institutional Integrity is undermined by a conflict of interest at its top ranks and serious, long-term problems. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3480.aspx Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:10:13 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3480.aspx The Wall Street Journal has leaked a 2005 report by the World Bank's Department of Institutional Integrity (INT) that documents consistent fraud and corruption under Bank-financed health care projects in India. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3478.aspx Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:25:27 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3478.aspx While western European countries continue to assert naming rights to run the IMF, Russia makes a surprise nomination. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3469.aspx Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3469.aspx The Asian Development Bank has completed the consultation process on its draft Energy Strategy. Civil society organizations from throughout the region have called on the ADB to incorporate current international best practices in sector, and at minimum to adopt the principles of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3461.aspx Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:54:54 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3461.aspx The Egyptian government is facing criticism from members of its parliament over plans to sell off the country’s publicly owned banks. The plan to privatize several national banks within the framework of an $8.7 billion financial sector reform program has the backing of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the African Development Bank and US Agency for International Development. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3455.aspx Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:39:57 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3455.aspx The U.S. backing of Dominique Strauss-Kahn will likely confirm his nomination to head the IMF, continuing the "old boy's club" tradition. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3452.aspx Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:12:28 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3452.aspx The new World Bank President spoke of middle income countries, good governance and the need to diversify services at a town hall meeting earlier this month. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3447.aspx Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:44:39 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3447.aspx Sale of gas from EIB-financed LNG plant in Egypt at discount prices raises questions about who benefited from the deal. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3443.aspx Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:18:28 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3443.aspx The World Bank allegedly removed inflammatory findings on pollution-related deaths from a report under pressure from the Chinese government. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3424.aspx Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:43:57 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3424.aspx The EIB is launching a public consultation as part of a review of its anti-fraud policy from February 12-April 18, 2007. If required, this process will be extended to include another 20 working-day consultation, taking into account stakeholder comments from the first round. Comments accepted until April 18, 2007. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3208.aspx Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:38:20 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3208.aspx Although Dr. Sarah Wykes, an anti-corruption campaigner at Global Witness, has been released from prison following her Feb 20 arrest on espionage charges, she has not yet been able to leave the oil-rich Cabina region, where she was detained. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3165.aspx Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3165.aspx In this issue: UK launch of transparency charter for IFI's, EBRD approves new disclosure procedures, NGO disputes ADB on disclosure of Phulbai coal mine project documents; reports, articles, and more http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3176.aspx Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:21:04 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3176.aspx The World Bank's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) has posted draft policies for public comment until April 27, 2007. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3175.aspx Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:30:25 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3175.aspx BIC's Europe and Central Asia program recently conducted a research study of legal agreement disclosure in European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Extractive Industries projects. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3083.aspx Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:38:45 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3083.aspx BIC's Europe and Central Asia program has compiled an easy access source of information on International Financial Institution (IFI) disclosure policies and their weaknesses. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3082.aspx Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:32:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3082.aspx In July 2001, the World Bank Group (WBG) commissioned the Extractive Industry Review (EIR), a process led by an independent secretariat established to analyze whether extractive industries projects could be compatible with the WBG’s goals of sustainable development and poverty reduction. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3081.aspx Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:23:51 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3081.aspx In the wake of an announcement from EBRD that it will review both its disclosure and environmental policies in 2007, the Global Transparency Initiative (GTI) makes comments on information requests and appeals systems of the Public Information Policy. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3038.aspx Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:29:57 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3038.aspx Last week the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) released a draft of "Implementing Procedural Provisions for Information Requests and Appeals." The draft is available on the bank’s website, and will be open for public comment for 30 days. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3012.aspx Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:41:39 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3012.aspx An article from Ethical Corporation on the Global Transparency Initiative's Charter for International Financial Institutions... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3003.aspx Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:02:35 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.3003.aspx The World Bank's controversial Governance and Anti-Corruption Framework was the subject of intense debate prior to the Annual Meetings, raising important questions about the appropriate role for the Bank in fighting corruption, and the need for the institution to clean up its own act before dictating strategies to others. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2986.aspx Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:23:54 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2986.aspx In this issue: Endorse the GTI Transparency Charter; Evaluating the World Bank Group’s Commitment to Openness; Testing the EBRD’s Disclosure Appeals; The Deadline for Comments on the ADB Translation Framework Approaches; and more. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2978.aspx Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:55:20 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2978.aspx This report deftly monitors and analyses the practical and real-world application of the access to information provisions and participatory decision-making processes at the international financial institutions (IFIs). http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2977.aspx Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:44:50 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2977.aspx This letter was sent from the Global Transparency Initiative (GTI) to the President of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz, and Managing Director of the IMF, Rodrigo de Rato, on September 15, 2006 regarding the civil society boycott of the Annual Meetings in Singapore. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2961.aspx Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:14:31 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2961.aspx The new charter created by the Global Transparency Initiative (GTI), seeks significantly improved transparency standards across all international financial institutions (IFIs). http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2959.aspx Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:13:58 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2959.aspx Following is a joint civil society letter that was sent to Asian Development Bank President, Haruhiko Kuroda, regarding the selection process for the position of the Special Project Facilitator. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2955.aspx Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:04:06 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2955.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2931.aspx Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:31:25 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2931.aspx In this issue: invitation to comment on draft GTI IFI Transparency Principles; announcement of GTI small grants; information on how to comment on the ADB Translation Framework; and information on the EBRD's approval of its new disclosure policy. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2884.aspx Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:43:02 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2884.aspx Highlighting the steps taken by the United Nations, Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa (Republican) and Norm Coleman from Minnesota (Republican) sent a letter to President Paul Wolfowitz seeking a status report on whistleblower protection at the World Bank. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2880.aspx Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:49:40 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2880.aspx On May 16, the Board of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approved new transparency requirements for the institution. Little progress has been made... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2803.aspx Mon, 22 May 2006 15:19:31 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2803.aspx While the new policy does not reflect all the proposals put forward by civil society organisations which engaged in the consultation process, it is nevertheless an important step in the right direction from the EU's multi-billion euro lending house bank. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2726.aspx Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:45:11 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2726.aspx In this issue: GTI proposes amendments to EIB Transparency Policy, GTI submits letter to EBRD; EIB discloses final draft Disclosure Policy and Consultation Report, EBRD reviews Disclosure Policy, IFC approves Disclosure Policy, IMF publishes report on Fund transparency; reports, articles, and more http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2722.aspx Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:38:57 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2722.aspx The Compliance-Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) released last week its comments on the January 25th drafts of the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Safeguards policies, which the IFC approved February 21, 2006. Following the IFC’s lead, a collection of private sector financial institutions intends to complete a review of their guiding policies on social and environmental issues, the Equator Principles. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2676.aspx Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:37:58 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2676.aspx The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently released a new draft of its Public Information Policy for public comment until April 14, 2006. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2664.aspx Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:48:11 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2664.aspx The Global Transparency Initiative (GTI) recently sent a letter recommending changes to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Public Information Policy (PIP), which will be reviewed publicly in the coming months. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2654.aspx Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:04:03 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2654.aspx In this Issue: Comment on draft IFI Transparency Principles; Freedom of Information Act Ruling Promotes Transparency at the IFIs; EBRD Responds to Civil Society Inquiries about Disclosure Policy Review; EIB Publishes Comments from Second Consultation Period; IDB Offers Project Information "Survey;" reports, articles and more http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2601.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:40:43 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2601.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2591.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:02:45 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2591.aspx In this Update: Comment on draft IFI transparency principles; FOI testing in Argentina; IIC approves new disclosure policy; Consultation ends second EIB comment period; IFC commenting period closes; reports, articles, and more... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2517.aspx Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:58:46 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2517.aspx These comments address transparency and consultation concerns with the draft IFC Disclosure Policy, Social and Environmental Sustainability Policy and Performance Standards. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2501.aspx Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:33:08 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2501.aspx New legislation includes provisions targeting reforms at the multilateral development banks (MDBs) http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2489.aspx Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:15:30 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2489.aspx In this Update: New Transparency Website Available; Final draft GTI charter ready for comment; IFC opens consultation on its disclosure policy; Comment period on EIB disclosure policy begins; Changes to IMF transparency policy; reports, articles and more... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2417.aspx Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:52:41 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2417.aspx The database has recently been updated to reflect changes from the Asian Development Bank’s new Public Communications Policy. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2410.aspx Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:07:13 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2410.aspx The European Investment Bank has begun a second round of public consultation on its Disclosure and Information Policy. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2366.aspx Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:49:40 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2366.aspx The Transparency Charter for International Financial Institutions outlines the rules that should govern IFI disclosure policy and the principles that should guide its practice. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2350.aspx Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:21:30 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2350.aspx While not all recommendations from civil society were incorporated into the new PCP, tables reveal that new Policy would not have as many improvements if CSOs had not intervened. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2229.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:17:22 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2229.aspx In this update: EIB extends its disclosure policy review process; IDB releases reports on disclosure policy implementation; reports, articles, and more ... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2228.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:49:39 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2228.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2184.aspx Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:52:03 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2184.aspx As EIB reviews its disclosure policy, civil society delivered a statement, endorsed by organizations from around the world, noting lack of significant improvement in the draft policy and offering recommendations for greater transparency. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2173.aspx Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:55:45 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2173.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2168.aspx Tue, 14 Jun 2005 16:13:21 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2168.aspx The IFI Policy Review Web page is a recent addition to the BIC website! This page is updated regularly to allow you to keep track of consultation documents, important dates, civil society analyses and more. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2107.aspx Tue, 14 Jun 2005 15:09:44 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2107.aspx In this update: GTI Charter; EIB and IIC to review disclosure policies; ADB and World Bank approve revisions to disclosure policies; reports, articles and more... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2125.aspx Mon, 23 May 2005 14:10:21 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2125.aspx ADB urged to recognize affected communities as one of the primary target audiences of its communications policy, as done in initial drafts. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2087.aspx Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:59:16 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2087.aspx The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Safeguard Policy Review is the winner of the 2004 'Award for the Most Flawed Consultation Process' within the World Bank Group, civil society organizations announced. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2086.aspx Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:39:07 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2086.aspx BIC submits comments on the IFC's Disclosure Policy Framework calling for strengthened disclosure principles, procedures and constraints; increased institutional transparency; and increased investment-specific transparency. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2063.aspx Wed, 06 Apr 2005 12:29:20 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2063.aspx Following an almost two-year, secretive review process, the World Bank’s Board approves several new disclosure requirements to be effective as of April 1, 2005. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2049.aspx Thu, 24 Mar 2005 17:16:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2049.aspx In this update: GTI draft IFI Transparency Charter; Launch of IFI Transparency Resource; GTI small grants; ADB and IFC disclosure policy reviews; recent articles and more ... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2000.aspx Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:16:59 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.2000.aspx This document is the initial outline of the GTI’s IFI Transparency Charter. The Charter will be the key document clarifying the GTI’s vision for IFI transparency reform. We encourage all organizations and individuals interested in IFI transparency to comment on this initial document. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1971.aspx Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:11:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1971.aspx Organizations and individuals working on transparency at the International Financial Institutions can use grants for case studies, advocacy, and translation. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1880.aspx Wed, 02 Feb 2005 11:44:37 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1880.aspx On February 7, BIC and freedominfo.org launched the IFI Transparency Resource - an information portal developed to support the global efforts for more democratic governance. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1873.aspx Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:31:45 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1873.aspx The Working Paper will be available for public comment for a 30 day period after which it will be revised and submitted to the Board as a Restricted Paper for final approval. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1849.aspx Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:01:52 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1849.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1774.aspx Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:35:26 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1774.aspx Civil society organizations send joint comments to the ADB on the second draft of its Public Communications Policy. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1772.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:57:39 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1772.aspx After a series of 13 face-to-face consultations, the ADB released a second draft of its Public Communications Policy (PCP) on October 26, 2004. This draft is open for comments until November 24th. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1714.aspx Wed, 03 Nov 2004 13:04:05 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1714.aspx In response to a rapid and substandard policy consultation process, 26 NGOs declined to participate in the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) civil society meeting in Washington DC. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1640.aspx Wed, 06 Oct 2004 10:07:47 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1640.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1634.aspx Thu, 16 Sep 2004 15:46:57 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1634.aspx This policy update introduces the ongoing policy reviews at the IFC, outlines the review process, and provides useful links to background documents. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1619.aspx Tue, 07 Sep 2004 17:28:52 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1619.aspx On July 6, 140 NGOs endorsed a letter to the IFC regarding the reviews of its environmental and social policies and standards. The IFC responds ... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1561.aspx Mon, 09 Aug 2004 12:38:52 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1561.aspx In this update, read about the NGO "walk out" of the ADB consultation in India, the second "Corruption at the MDBs" Senate hearing in the US, and the latest on the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and European Investment Bank (EIB) transparency work. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1559.aspx Thu, 05 Aug 2004 15:25:20 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1559.aspx An article from The Daily Star, Dhaka, highlights civil society criticism of ADB policies ... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1524.aspx Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:02:27 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1524.aspx In a letter sent to the IFC, civil society groups are calling for a greater focus on human rights and transparency as the IFC begins to draft its safeguard and disclosure policy approach papers this month. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1523.aspx Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:25:00 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1523.aspx A letter from the IFC notes that the IFC may move away from a “document-driven” policy to one that is based on transparency “principles” http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1477.aspx Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:12:27 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1477.aspx Representatives of prominent African NGOs and trade unions have called upon the G8 to take action on their unfulfilled promises to address the debt, trade and HIV/AIDS issues. Transparency network calls for more disclosure. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1467.aspx Mon, 07 Jun 2004 14:18:55 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1467.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1463.aspx Fri, 28 May 2004 15:04:38 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1463.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1462.aspx Mon, 24 May 2004 17:15:27 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1462.aspx In this update- news on the MDB corruption hearings in the US Congress; announcements about the ADB's and IFC's disclosure policy reviews; article on revenue transparency... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1456.aspx Thu, 13 May 2004 19:54:14 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1456.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1444.aspx Wed, 05 May 2004 10:00:23 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1444.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1387.aspx Thu, 08 Apr 2004 14:17:42 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1387.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1386.aspx Thu, 08 Apr 2004 14:10:17 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1386.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1377.aspx Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:25:56 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1377.aspx On January 12th, the Inter-American Development Bank released an Information Disclosure Policy Implementation Plan, outlining the phased implementation of their new disclosure requirements. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1358.aspx Thu, 11 Mar 2004 09:18:34 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1358.aspx The final report of the Extractive Industries Review specifically recommends that the World Bank Group promote transparency in revenue flows, set up independent grievance mechanisms, improve access to information at the local level.... http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1357.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2004 17:15:58 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1357.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1385.aspx Mon, 08 Mar 2004 18:16:20 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1385.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1334.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2004 14:33:08 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1334.aspx Update from the GTI includes information on ADB Draft Disclosure Policy, IFC Disclosure Policy Review, and a calendar of upcoming events http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1327.aspx Tue, 02 Mar 2004 14:48:08 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.1327.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.560.aspx Sat, 10 Jan 2004 15:17:28 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.560.aspx Update from the GTI includes information on transparency measures in the Extractive Industries Review and disclosure policy reviews at the IDB and ADB. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.558.aspx Mon, 15 Dec 2003 14:22:33 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.558.aspx While the new policy is a marked improvement over the previous, in a number of areas it still falls short of the transparency standards already in place at other MDBs. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.559.aspx Mon, 01 Dec 2003 14:45:08 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.559.aspx http://bicusa.org/en/Article.744.aspx Wed, 12 Nov 2003 13:21:45 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.744.aspx Includes info on a FOIA request of EIB, call for a comprehensive translation strategy at the World Bank, and latest resources. http://bicusa.org/en/Article.29.aspx Tue, 02 Sep 2003 20:01:40 GMT http://bicusa.org/en/Article.29.aspx