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 organizations (CSOs) across the Arab region: understanding and engaging with 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 Lessons Learned for the Renewal of World Bank Support for
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 approach to align with its new vision and mission. The
A Mess of Pottage: Cash and Kind
Introduction The Tamween (‘Supply’) system, a subsidized goods distribution network operating through ration cards, has served as a cornerstone of Egypt’s welfare state since the early 1960s. Beyond representing 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 Institutions (IFIs) have in shaping development in their respective countries. 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 who believe they may be adversely affected by the Bank’s
Bisri Dam Project Fallout: The Nahouli Family’s Battle for Compensation Exposes Gaps with the World Bank’s Due Diligence
Myriam Nahouli delivering her testimony during the CSPF panel titled: “Examining Barriers to Accountability for Communities in the Middle East & North Africa– Marrakech October 12. Myriam Nahouli, along
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
AWC participation in the Civil Society Policy Forum – October 2022
Arab Watch Coalition participated in the Civil Society Policy Forum in Washington DC during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. From 11 to