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 countless lives, the Arab Watch Coalition extends its sincere and
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
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 debts have crippled public health systems and more generally the
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.
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
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 DC during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund
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 the article here: https://t.ly/LQfU Civil society organisations (CSOs) look forward
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 the world published an open letter calling on the International
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 monitoring International Financial Institutions and supporting economic justice and human
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 a preparatory meeting ahead of the Annual Meetings 2023 that
PRESS RELEASE #EndAusterity campaign
#EndAusterity campaign MEDIA LAUNCH will take place at 13h-15h UTC on Wed 28 September. Details here* 85% of the world’s population will live in the grip of stringent austerity
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 or their environments, independent accountability mechanisms (IAMs) tied to international
A new World Bank online course on the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
A new World Bank online course on the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is now available in six languages. The online course is aimed at environmental and social practitioners who