(December 31, 2001) Indeed, public consultation has been honed to a science. The Bank takes it so seriously that for Nam Theun 2, it hired an evolution expert to evaluate formally the effectiveness of the Nam Theun 2 public consultations.
World Bank approves Bujagali dam despite major economic risks
(December 18, 2001) The World Bank today approved a large dam in Uganda that could prove to be a white elephant for that nation’s citizens, while enriching the US-based AES Corp., the largest independent power producer in the world.
Lesotho, South Africa, World Bank clash looming over ‘crucial’ corruption case
(December 10, 2001) The Lesotho and South African governments are headed for a clash with the World Bank after the financial institution reneged on a promise to fund the kingdom’s legal costs in a crucial corruption case.
SA and kingdom on collision course with World Bank
(December 9, 2001) The Lesotho and South African governments are headed for a clash with the World Bank after the financial institution decides not to fund the kingdom’s legal costs in a crucial corruption case.
Huge protest over large dams in Lesotho
(November 26, 2001) Police attempt to disrupt demonstrations, injuring three.
Laos hopes to ink hydropower pact with Thai EGAT by end-Nov
(October 31, 2001) Laos hopes to sign a power purchase agreement with EGAT by end-November, for electricity sales to Thailand from the Nam Theun 2 hydropower dam.
SCFAIT hears presentations on Bill C-31: Minutes of Proceedings
(October 18, 2001) Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met to call to order the discussion on Bill C-31 and hear presentations from witnesses, including Patricia Adams.
Probe International’s brief to SCFAIT on Bill C-31
(October 18, 2001) All spin and no substance: Bill C-31 is a devious bill drafted to convince the public that EDC is doing something to protect the environment while, in fact, EDC is frustrating efforts to stop its environmentally-damaging activities.
Endesa to press ahead with Ralco
(October 12, 2001) Endesa announces that the Ralco hydroelectric power plant on the 240-mile long Bío Bío river, will go on-line December 2003, six months later than planned. EDC provided Quebec’s ABB Alstom with US$17-million in financing for generating equipment.
Traditional spirits block a $500 million dam plan in Uganda
(September 13, 2001) Just six miles from where the Nile begins its journey north, Bujagali Falls, with its wild stretches of nature, may soon become the site for East Africa’s largest foreign investment project ever.
Planned Nam Theun 2 dam leads to increased logging
(September 1, 2001) The World Bank should reject the Nam Theun 2 hydropower project and begin a process of compensating villagers who have seen their forests and their livelihoods damaged as a result of the project.
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.
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.
Accessories to the crimes — Hypocrisy surrounds bribery issue
(July 18, 2001) Most OECD nations already have laws that prohibit the commission of a crime, such as bribery, abroad. Canada does. But there’s never been a single court case brought against a Canadian company. Here’s the rub: We profit from corruption.
World Bank to black-list corrupt companies
(June 28, 2001) A World Bank spokesman in South Africa said the bank would black- list companies that were found guilty of corruption in the LHWP corruption trial.
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