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 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2021. This research highlights
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 currently facing. The country is dealing with substantial debt repayment
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 space and human rights violations. To identify these actors, the
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 the International Financial Corporation and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
A Community is left to pay a hefty price for the IFC to “Learn Free Lessons”
A COMMUNITY IS LEFT TO PAY A HEFTY PRICE FOR THE IFC TO “LEARN FREE LESSONS” TITAN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT Written by: Amy Ekdawi Background Nestled on the Northern Egyptian Coast,
More than 4,577 individuals Are Urging the IFC to Guarantee Justice for Communities Harmed by Their Development Projects
More than 4,577 individuals from around the world demanded that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) guarantee justice for communities harmed by international development projects. An alliance of civil society organizations
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. Our coalition played an active role in various events and
IMF and World Bank governance reform: Enabling the international system to meet the challenges of the 21st century
Saturday, 15 April 2023 10 AM – 6 PM (GMT-4) Open Society Foundations 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC As the World commemorates the 75 anniversary of theA new CSOs letter calling IMF Managing Director to respond to the concerns of the UN Human Rights Council and Stop Surcharges policy
Over 300 civil society organizations from around the world are sending today a new letter to the International Monetary Fund Executive Board of Directors to call upon Managing Director Kristalina