New op-ed Alleged IFC efforts to interfere in the investigation of child sexual abuse at Bridge schools in Kenya undermine trust in the IFC. The external investigation of the alleged cover-up must be transparent, independent & result in real changes bit.ly/4aZ6A24

The #ParisAgreement 's carbon market mechanism [ #Article6o4 ] Supervisory Body is kicking off its 11th meeting today.

On the agenda:
⚖️ #GrievanceProcess , &
🔨 #SustainableDevelopmentTool .

Spoiler alert🤫: What’s on the table is inadequate & risks harming people & ecosystems!

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We’re getting ready for the The EBRD Annual Meeting!
📢This year, we’re calling on the #EBRD to #StandUpForHumanRights as it revises its good governance policies. We’ll also be raising issues with EBRD investments in agribusiness, cities & energy.
👉bankwatch.org/ebrd-annual-me… #EBRD am

Last month the IDB working group (+30 CSOs and community activists) joined the Inter-American Development Bank & BID Invest - IDB Invest Annual Meetings. In the plenary sessions & bilateral meetings, they raised their voices & shared their recommendations.

Find out more: rightsindevelopment.org/news/civil-soc…

The World Bank has promised an investigation into the alleged International Finance Corporation cover up of sexual abuse at Bridge Schools in Kenya.

Justin Sandefur shares a timeline of events:
bit.ly/3JqvdZy

Together with 45 CSOs we call on investors in Bridge (@NewGlobeEdu) to divest urgently, respond publicly to the findings of the Compliance Investigation Report and take all necessary measures to remedy the harm caused. Read the statement here: bit.ly/4d6urOIe

Join us at World Bank Spring Meetings #CSPF2024 to discuss Adequate Disclosure, Public Review, Consultation for Environmental & Social Impacts Before WBG Financing Decisions

🗓 19 April 2024
⏰16:30-18:00 (Washington DC Time)
📍 WB Room I 2-220/ online bit.ly/AdequateDisclo…