IFC Access to Information Policy: Making the World’s Largest Private Investor More Open
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the part of the World Bank Group that invests in private businesses allThe Need for a Sanction System for IFC Clients Violating Performance Standards: Ensuring Accountability Beyond Financial Fraud
The Need for a Sanction System for IFC Clients Violating Performance Standards Ensuring Accountability Beyond Financial Fraud Author: Amy Ekdawi
Arab Watch Coalition Members’ Participation in the 2025 OECD Watch Global Meeting
Following an invitation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Watch, Ms. Sihem Bouazza, Chair of the Board
Understanding and Leveraging the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework: A Toolkit for MENA CSOs
Introduction to the toolkit This guide, in its third part, is designed to address a critical area for civil society Understanding the World Bank’s Updated CCE Framework and New Monitoring Indicator: Key Insights and CSOs’ Recommendations
This overview is based on key consultation documents, including “Citizens at the Center: A Strategic Review of Good Practices and
The Lebanese Government is Formed—Nine Urgent Priorities for Economic Recovery
Lebanon’s economic trajectory remains precarious following the devastating war with Israel (October 2023–November 2024), which compounded an already severe financial
Tunisia’s IMF Journey: Unveiling the Successes, Failures, and Ongoing Challenges.
Brief Introduction to the Study Tax policy is one of the fundamental tools of economic policy that states use to
AWC’s Comments and Recommendations on the World Bank Group’s Proposed New Country Engagement Approach
As part of the World Bank’s Evolution Process, which began two years ago, the WBG is reviewing its country engagement
AWC Unveils New Logo
We are proud and excited to unveil the new logo of Arab Watch Coalition—a bold reflection of our identity and A Guide to Access World Bank Project Information and Understand Project Documents for CSOs
Introduction to the toolkit The Arab region has long faced a gap in awareness regarding the profound influence International Financial
From Loans to Letdowns: Why the IMF’s Egypt Strategy is Coming Up Short
After more than a year and a half of implementing the IMF program, the Egyptian economy continues to grapple with The Evolution of the World Bank’s Independent Accountability Mechanism: From a Beacon for Accountability to a Confusing Structure
In 1993, under intense pressure from civil society, the World Bank established the Inspection Panel to address complaints from people
Re-constructing IMF-Civil Society Engagement in the Arab Region
Context In a landscape where the global financial architecture increasingly dictates the pace and direction of development, engagement between the
Challenges and Dynamics of Global Carbon Taxation and Emissions Trading – Research Brief
I. Context Climate change has emerged as an anchoring challenge of this decade – one marked with environmental, economic, health,
We Are Hiring! Environment Program Coordinator
Introduction The Arab region is one of the poorest regions in the world in terms of water resources. Besides climate
MENA Civil Society Calls for Public Disclosure and Consultation on IFC’s Remedial Action Framework
On December 15, 2023, the Arab Watch Coalition, along with its regional partners from the MENA region, submitted a letter
Report: AWC’s Participation At The 2023 CSPF During The WBG/IMF Annual Meetings
Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) actively participated in the Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the
Arab Watch Coalition Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
The Arab Watch Coalition, a coalition of civil society organizations from different countries in the Arab world, expresses its shock
Arab Watch Coalition Offers Heartfelt Condolences to Morocco
In the wake of the recent earthquake that has deeply shaken Morocco, leaving behind a path of devastation and affecting
SDRs, Complex Injustice and Lessons for the Future: SDR experience in the Arab region amid Covid-19
The Arab Watch Coalition has released a paper that closely examines the latest distribution of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) by
We Are Hiring! Equitable Economic Recovery Program Coordinator
Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how ill-prepared was the MENA region to face a crisis. Years of austerity and rising
It’s Time to Abolish Tax Privileges
The Arab Watch Coalition has released a new study that highlights the critical economic and social challenges that Tunisia is
A toolkit for activists on how to engage IFIs in standing for the closing civic space
Activists are trying to mobilize as many powerful international actors as possible to stand up to the increasingly closing civic
Submission To IFC on Remedy and Responsible Exit
On April 20, 2023, an alliance of civil society organizations, including the Arab Watch Coalition, submitted two policy papers to
Arab Watch Coalition Participates in IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
The Arab Watch Coalition recently participated in the World Bank Spring Meetings, held from April 10th to April 15th 2023.
Arab Watch Coalition’s Program During IMF and WB Spring Meetings
Arab Watch Coalition Participation the Civil Society Policy Forum starting next week from 10 to 16 of April in Washington
Civil society calls on World Bank and IMF to safeguard civic space and prevent retaliation around Marrakesh Annual Meetings
©️ by Shereen Talaat, Arab Watch Coalition This article was intitially published on Bretton Woods Project. Find
We Are Hiring! Global End Austerity Campaign Coordinator
Introduction In October 2020, six months into the pandemic, more than 500 civil society organizations and academics from all over
WE ARE HIRING! Communications and Advocacy Officer
Arab Watch Coalition is looking for a Communications and Advocacy officer to join its team and support our work in
Marrakech 2023: How To Support The Efforts Of Civil Society In The MENA Region?
Marrakech 2023: How To Support The Efforts Of Civil Society In The MENA Region? Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) is organizing
PRESS RELEASE #EndAusterity campaign
#EndAusterity campaign MEDIA LAUNCH will take place at 13h-15h UTC on Wed 28 September. Details here* 85% of the
NEW REPORT: OUR LAST AND ONLY RESORT
What happens when development goes wrong in the Middle East and North Africa When development projects cause harm to people
Regional capacity building workshop on IMF Surcharges – Tunisia
As part of the #StopIMFSurcharges campaign, Arab Watch Coalition in partnership with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung held a regional capacity building
EBRD human rights due diligence based on safe and meaningful public participation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is holding its Annual Meetings in Marrakech from May 10-12. Arab Watch
CSOs request public comments on the IMF guidance note
Arab Watch Coalition and its partners, including Bretton Woods Project, Eurodad, and other NGOs, addressed a letter to the IMF
IMF Surcharges are Unfair, Counterproductive and a Threat to an Equitable Global Economic Recovery. They Should be Eliminated Immediately!
On Jan. 17, UNSG Antonio Guterres delivered a grim warning to the world, stating that “at this critical moment, we
Campaigning strategizing workshop #End_Austerity_Tunisia
Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) held its first Campaigning strategizing workshop in Tunisia on Mars 16 17 18 and 19 to
AWC analysis of the World Bank’s COVID-19 response in MENA
On February 25, Arab Watch Coalition held an online Webinar to introduce 7 case studies conducted by its organization members
AWC assesses the World Bank’s COVID-19 response in MENA
Throughout the year 2020-2021, Arab Watch Coalition conducted 7 analytical studies through the Coalition members in 7 different countries around World Bank’s Covid-19 Emergency Response in Iraq
Research Paper by The Organization for Women and Children on the Monitoring, the Follow-up and the Assessment of the World World Bank’s Covid-19 Emergency Response in Egypt
Snapshot review by Shamseya for Innovative Community Healthcare Solutions of Two World Bank COVID-19 Health support programs in Egypt
Missing receipts: what happened to the billions of dollars provided by international finance institutions for the COVID-19 response?
Press Release 31 January, 2022 – International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have designated billions of dollars to respond to the pandemic
Austerity Debate Workshop in Tunisia
As part of the upcoming campaign against austerity in the MENA region, Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) held its first strategic
The world’s food systems are in crisis, and big agribusiness is at its heart
Public finance has a key role to play in agriculture. Instead of propping up corporate interests, it should learn from
Titan Cement Plant in Alexandria, Egypt: A Story that Sums Everything that Could Go Wrong with the IFC Accountability System
#ViolationsFact #ESS_before_financial Written by: Amy Ekdawi, Arab Watch Coalition In 2010 the International Finance Corporation, the arm of the World Bank
Democratizing Development Workshop in Tunisia
Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) held the Democratizing Development Workshop in Tunisia, on December 15, 2021. The workshop brought together AWC
Workshop with Arab Watch Coalition members in Morocco to hold IFIs accountable
Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) held a workshop on following mechanisms for major International Financial Institution on December 5, 2021. The World Bank’s Covid-19 Emergency Response in Yemen
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INCLUSIVITY EXAMINATION OF THE WORLD BANK EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO COVID19 IN LEBANON <p></p> World Bank’s Covid-19 Emergency Response in Tunisia
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The World Bank must end all investments in fossil fuels now
On the WORLD BANK ACTION DAY 2021 on October 14/15, 77 CSOs around the world sent a letter to the
CSOs Comments on the AfDB’s DAI Policy Implementation Review
In August 4th, and upon request from civil society groups around the African continent, a written contribution from their side
First meeting to launch the regional campaign against Austerity policies in the MENA region
Among the #EndAusterity global campaign, Arab Watch Coalition held its first meeting (Meeting 0) yesterday, with 15 civil society organizations,
Serious concerns over locked information and engagement in the Implementation Review of the AfDB’s Disclosure and Access to Information Policy
Arab Watch Coalition together with its members around the region and more than 40 human rights and environmental organizations over
Global Austerity Alert: Looming Budget Cuts in 2021-25 and Alternatives
Last week Ministers of Finance met virtually at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank
AWC speaks on the World Bank’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the MENA region
On Friday, the 2d of April, Arab Watch Coalition members held an insightful dialogue flagging specific issues from the ground
Civil Society Workshop with the Independent Redress Mechanism of the Green Climate Fund
Within the framework of a series of workshops started by the Arab Watch Regional Coalition in supporting and strengthening the
On International Financial Institutions and new social contracts in the MENA
Written by : Shereen Talaat, Arab Watch Coalition and Alia Hindawi, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre In response to
Arab Watch Coalition among 53 NGOs around the world: The EIB Transparency Policy draft needs more immanent measures
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Arab Watch Coalition among several International Organizations urge the EIB to raise the bar on Human Rights
In consideration of the annual dialogue organized by the European Investment Bank (EIB) with civil society organizations, Arab Watch Coalition
Don’t let Finance in Common get away with it !
The #humanrightsincommon campaign launches a twitter storm to call on Finance in Common summit to include local communities, their rights
Second General Assembly – 2020
Arab Watch Coalition holds its Second General Assembly, on October 21th, 2020. Twenty seven member organizations from different countries Over 500 organisations and academics around the world call on IMF to stop promoting austerity in the Coronavirus recovery period
Ahead of the 2020 IMF annual meetings, more than 500 organisations and academics around the world call on the IMF
First global development finance summit disregards human rights: let’s make our voices heard
More than 200 organisations call for the inclusion of human rights in the Finance in Common summit. The Finance in CommonJoint Comment on Report and Recommendations from the External Review of IFC/MIGA E&S Accountability, including CAO’s Role and Effectiveness
44 organisations file a joint comment on reforming "finance accountability" in IFC/MIGA
Appeal To The World Bank: Cancel Yemen Debt!
Yemeni civil society representatives urge the World Bank to cancel Yemen;s debts.
Arab Watch Coalition Organises a Workshop for its Members with the World Bank Inspection Panel
Arab Watch Coalition organises two workshops for its members with the World Bank's Inspection Panel. The two workshops aimed to Will the IFC’s accountability be summed up to washing its hands?
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EBRD Financing fossil fuels in Egypt
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EIB votes to end support for Oil, Gas, and Coal after 2021
The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a new energy lending policy that will end the majority of its financing for
New World Bank program to support Moroccan municipalities’ performance and service delivery
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Arab Watch Coalition members, and other civil society around the world sent a letter to the Board of Directors ofArab Watch Coalition: Democratizing Development Workshop
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Tell the World Bank to make the Big Shift
A call on the World Bank to address climate change; lead the way in supporting sustainable, renewable energy; and stop