(July 7, 2000) The World Bank announces their withdrawal from the sensitive "anti-poverty" project.
Other News Sources
U.S. threat over ‘unfair’ exports: Canada’s EDC targeted
(July 6, 2000) This article, co-written by PI’s Executive Director, appeared on the front page of the National Post.
Leaked report blasts World Bank on China-Tibet resettlement scheme
(July 6, 2000) This PI news release details concerns over the China Western Poverty Reduction Project.
We need more World and a lot less Bank
(July 6, 2000) World Bank and IMF policies have failed the poor, the environment and participating nations.
Statement read by Terrie O’Leary, World Bank Executive Director for Canada
(July 6, 2000) Canada’s Executive Director to the World Bank explains her position on the China Western Poverty Reduction Project.
U.S. threat over ‘unfair’ exports: Canada’s EDC targeted
(July 6, 2000) This article, co-written by PI’s Executive Director, appeared on the front page of the National Post.
Lesotho Highlands bribes trial starts
(June 5, 2000) The Lesotho Highlands Water Project corruption trial begins on Monday, with some of the world’s largest construction companies among the accused.
A misguided World Bank project
(July 5, 2000) Tomorrow the World Bank’s board of executive directors will consider how to proceed with a $40 million loan to China.
Criminal debt in the Indonesian context
(July 3, 2000) Associate Professor of Political Economy at Northwestern University discusses the concept of criminal debt and corruption of World Bank funds in Indonesia.
What You Should Know About Newfoundland’s Dam in Belize
(July 3 2000) Why Newfoundland’s dam is a bad deal for Belize ratepayers.
Demystifying the Pak Mool imbroglio
(July 3, 2000) “Fighting to let the river run free”, is a euphemism frequently used by those protesting against the Pak Mool Dam.
Export Credit Agency finance in sub-Saharan Africa
(July 1, 2000) ECA activities in Africa are linked to mismanagement, environmental disruption, corruption, and increasing social conflict.
World Bank loans to China approved
(June 30, 2000) World Bank approves loans for the Yangtze Dike Strengthening Project and the Hubei Water and Environment Project.
German government report blasts Maheshwar Dam
(June 28, 2000) The German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development today released a strongly critical review of resettlement for the Maheshwar Dam on India’s Narmada River.
Mekong basin dams claim lives, cause poverty, Bank warned
(June 27, 2000) The Asian Development Bank is being urged to defer a decision on funding of a controversial 240 megawatt hydroelectric scheme on the Se San River in Vietnam until more detailed studies on likely impacts have been completed.


