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NGOs Warn of "Environmental Money Laundering"
Six large international banks are currently arranging a $1 billion bond for China Exim Bank, the world’s third largest export...
Mekong Leaders to Sign Risky Power Trade Agreement
Leaders of Mekong countries are planning to sign a key Memorandum of Understanding at the Second Greater Mekong Sub–region1 (GMS)...
International Rivers Welcomes New Water Policy from Major International Bank
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, announced a new freshwater policy at their Annual General Meeting in London today....
World Bank Board Approves Nam Theun 2, Marks Start to Ill–Conceived "High–Risk" Strategy
The World Bank Board of Directors voted today to approve the Nam Theun 2 dam in Laos. Nam Theun 2...
Why Nam Theun 2 Will Not Help the Poor in Laos
World Bank support for Nam Theun 2 is justified only if the project will help to reduce poverty in Laos....
International Rivers Shocked About US Pick for World Bank President
According to US Treasury officials and Reuters News, the Bush administration has put forward Paul Wolfowitz as its candidate for...
World Bank Moves Forward on Nam Theun 2: Project’s Ability to Reduce Poverty Still in Question
The World Bank announced today that it is beginning appraisal of the proposed US$1.3 billion Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project...
Nam Theun 2 Project Viability in Question: Plans Based on Inadequate Hydrologic Data
A technical review for the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project in Laos has found that the analysis of hydrologic data...
NAPE (Uganda) Responds to Minister of Energy
Lashing Out at NGOs will not bring electricity to Uganda: Response to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon....
Random Prosecution and Arrest of Hamdab* Dam Affected People
The Security Organ of the Sudan Government has taken measures and moved to haphazardly prosecute and arrest persons whom the...