(October 31, 2001) Letter in reply to PI’s concern about the Chalillo hydro project in Belize.
Letter to Editor: Newfoundlanders dam insensitive
(October 11, 2001) It seems that Fortis had slipped this behemoth project through the formal channels of environmental assessment with nary an eyebrow raised until the Natural History Museum of London, which immediately raised the red flag.
Environmental groups stare down billion dollar Canadian company over rainforest-destroying dam
(October 18, 2001)A series of hard-hitting advertisements was launched today in the Maritime provinces by a coalition of groups united to stop Fortis Inc. from building a dam that would destroy a unique rainforest in Belize.
Minister’s response to PI Aug. 28 letter
(October 10, 2001) Letter in response to PI’s concern about the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) role in the Challilo Dam project that is under consideration by the Government of Belize.
Opposition MP Svend Robinson expresses concern over CIDA’s involvement with Fortis, Inc.
(October 4, 2001) CIDA must make public its assessment of the impact of the dam and should not allow the project to continue if it does not meet Canadian environmental standards.
The 1970 Indonesian Debt Accord
(October 1, 2001) This paper describes the development of the 1970 Indonesian debt accord. Besides the description the text focuses not only on the economic variables but also considers the relevant political circumstances as well.
Dam pristine river valley, says Canada’s foreign aid agency
(September 20, 2001) A new report from CIDA recommends that construction of the proposed Chalillo dam in Belize begin early next year, even though scientists warn against the scheme because of its devastating effects on Central American wildlife.
Canada’s dark side in Belize
(September 20, 2001) Actor Harrison Ford speaks out against Fortis, Inc.’s, proposed Chalillo dam for Belize.
An Economy in a Debt Trap: Iraqi Debt 1980-2020
(September 1, 2001) This article examines three variables – war, debt and oil – in an organic manner in an examination of cause and effect in Iraq during the period 1980 – 2020.
It takes two to tango
(September 1, 2001) Ann Pettifor, Liana Cisneros and Alejandro Olmos Gaona. New Economics Foundation
Probe International slams CIDA secrecy
(August 28, 2001) In a letter to Canada’s federal minister responsible for CIDA, Probe International challenges the minister’s defense of CIDA’s role in Belize’s proposed Chalillo dam.
Power to the people?
(August 22, 2001) Canadian artist, naturalist and Probe International supporter Robert Bateman, speaks out against Belize’s proposed Chalillo dam to Maclean’s magazine.
Notice of World Bank debarment proceedings against Acres International Ltd.
(August 21, 2001) The World Bank later announced there was "insufficient evidence" to debar Acres from future World Bank contracts, but warned Acres this was an interim decision it would revisit.
Defeat of Moi’s anti-corruption bill threatens lending to Kenya
(August 15, 2001) Kenya’s opposition defeated an anticorruption bill yesterday that had been demanded by international donors, saying it was full of loopholes and did not go far enough.
Clock ticking to Sole’s bribery scam
(August 15, 2001) Just six days are left until Swiss banks officials cough out their knowledge about former Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) Chief Executive Masupha Sole’s secret financial accounts.


