(August 30, 2002) “Despite millions spent on a decade of planning the Nam Theun 2 dam, the [World] Bank has grossly underestimated the number of people whose livelihoods are at risk for this project.” – says Gráinne Ryder, Probe International.
Lesotho bezichtigt deutsche Firma der Schmiergeldzahlung
(August 15, 2002) This article appeared in a German publication on the day, German engineering firm, Lahmeyer International’s court case began in Lesotho. Lahmeyer is the second firm to be tried for bribery in the corruption surrounding the Lesotho Highlands dam project.
Iraqi-born economist focuses on the future of Iraq
(August 12, 2002) Interview with Salah Al-Sheikhly, former head of Iraq’s Central Bank.
The Canadian challenge
(July 19, 2002) Acres International responds to Probe International’s June 27, article, "The Canadian connection." Acres’ says its case highlights the risks Canadian companies face in developing countries, and the need to ensure they receive due process.
Ex-Energy Minister speaks out on dam ‘bribe’
(July 16, 2002) Former energy minister Richard Kaijuka has said the US$10,000 deposited on his London bank account, said to have been a bribe, was his son’s.
Corrupt practices continue in developing world – critics
(July 11, 2002) The multinational firms recently fingered for corrupt practices in the United States may be practising similar operations on a larger scale in developing countries, say long-time corporate watchdogs.
Mashupha Sole to sue judge who sentenced him
(July 11, 2002) The former chief executive of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority Masupha Sole, who was jailed for 18 years for corruption, has begun legal action against the judge in his case.
Jailed ex-CE opens case against judge
(July 11, 2002) The former CE of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, Masupha Sole, who was jailed for 18 years for corruption, has begun legal action against the judge in his case.
Kyrgyz mine collapse spurs calls for review
(July 11, 2002) A coalition of environmental and civic groups is calling for an independent investigation of an open-pit gold mine in Kyrgyzstan where a worker was buried and presumed killed when a 200-metre mine wall collapsed on him.
The black hole of aid for aid’s sake
(July 10, 2002) The truth is that aid in the developing world is handled by thousands of micro-consultancies . . . which exist for one reason alone. They are there to maintain the Great Aid Lie.
Fatality at troubled Kumtor Gold Mine
(July 10, 2002) The July 8 death of a Kyrgyz national, who was buried in the collapse of a 200 meter high pit wall at the Canadian-owned Kumtor Gold Mine in Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia), has prompted renewed calls for an independent, third party environmental and safety audit of the mine.
Power play in the African highlands
(July 6, 2002) Like all big dam projects, Lesotho’s has been the subject of widespread criticism from environment-alists.
Blacklisting threat to UK firm in dam cash scandal
(July 6, 2002) Balfour Beatty among consortium named in bribery judgment as two year African corruption trial ends in jail for Lesotho chief executive.
Big business
(July 6, 2002) The Lesotho Highlands water project is the largest civil engineering feat in Africa. It involves building five dams in the tiny kingdom’s Maluti Highlands over 30 years at an estimated cost of $8bn [about pounds 5.2bn].
The Doctrine of Odious Debts: Using the Law to Cancel Illegitimate Debts
(June 21, 2002) Patricia Adams’ speech from her 12-city speaking tour of Germany in June 2002, at the invitation of the German Jubilee Network.
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