(October 13, 2004) The World Bank would do well to take more than usual care over this decision: powerful people in the U.S. Government are taking a close interest in its lending policies and aren’t happy with the Bank in relation to development funding.
Bush special envoy embroiled in controversy over Iraq debt
(October 13, 2004) Consortium plans to cash in as Baker asks countries to end £200 billion burden.
Amount of Iraqi debt to Russia not established so far
(October 13, 2004) The exact amount of the Iraqi debt to Russia has not been established so far, which makes it impossible to adopt any resolutions on writing it off, Sergei Kirpichenko, ambassador at large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told reporters.
Iraq pleads for financial assistance
(October 13, 2004) Iraq’s acting deputy leader pleaded with donors Wednesday to fulfill their promises of aid to help rebuild his war-ravaged nation.
PI News Release: World Bank report confirms Nam Theun 2 is not Thailand’s least-cost power option
(October 12, 2004) A study commissioned by the World Bank reports Thailand has alternatives to the Nam Theun 2 hydro project in Laos that are cheaper and commercially viable, but that they were excluded from the country’s official power development plans.
PRESS RELEASE World Bank report confirms Nam Theun 2 is not Thailand’s least-cost power option
(October 12, 2004) A study commissioned by the World Bank reports Thailand has alternatives to the Nam Theun 2 hydro project in Laos that are cheaper and commercially viable, but that they were excluded from the country’s official power development plans.
PRESS RELEASE World Bank report confirms Nam Theun 2 is not Thailand’s least-cost power option
(October 12, 2004) A study commissioned by the World Bank reports Thailand has alternatives to the Nam Theun 2 hydro project in Laos that are cheaper and commercially viable, but that they were excluded from the country’s official power development plans.
The oil-for-food scandal
(October 11, 2004) The U.S. should cut off all contributions to the United Nations until it cooperates fully in exposing what may well be the biggest criminal enterprise in history: editorial.
Iraq’s bigger picture
(October 10, 2004) The Iraqi foreign debt is the most visible remaining symbol of international complicity with Saddam Hussein’s bloody reign.
‘Positive steps’ in Equatorial Guinea?
(October 9, 2004) New wealth has been almost exclusively used for the enrichment of the country’s leaders, writes leader of opposition party.
Pinochet son on fraud charge
(October 8, 2004) Former dictator General Augusto Pinochet’s older son was formally charged today with fraud in an investigation linked to the illegal sale of vehicles, and prosecutors said they will seek a three-year prison sentence.
Tiger Leaping Gorge under threat
(October 8, 2004) One of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions is threatened by a plan to build eight big dams on the Jinsha River (as the upper Yangtze is known), and the Chinese press and environmental groups are speaking out.
US Congress challenges World Bank and Asian Development Bank support for Nam Theun 2 dam
(October 8, 2004) There is no evidence that the government [of Lao PDR] has the capacity to manage the significant economic, social and environmental risks of
the project.
1,300 oil vouchers begin to tell story
(October 8, 2004) Saddam Hussein courted a world of nations, firms, and individuals.
Canadian Iraq advocacy group demands debt transparency from France, Germany, and Russia
(October 8, 2004) Iraq advocacy group, the Iraqi-Canadian Society, issued letters this week to the leaders of France, Germany, and Russia requesting 100 percent debt cancellation for Iraq.
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