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Indigenous Rights, Resistance, and the Law: Lessons from a Guatemalan Mine
ABSTRACT Using a case study of a controversial mine in an indigenous area of Guatemala, this article explores the transnational dynamics of development and regulation of large-scale extractive industry projects in the developing world. It examines the roles played in the Marlin mine dispute by national law, international law, international...
Tags: Glamis Gold Ltd., World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-12-01
Making a difference: the World Bank Group's Auditor General Carman Lapointe-Young says her team of auditors is playing its part in the organization's fight to end poverty
INSCRIBED IN STONE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., is its vision: "Our dream is a world free of poverty." Toward that goal, the organization's more than 10,000 professional staff, located around the world, provides technical assistance and lends tens of billions of dollars a...
Tags: audit, bank, board, FINANCE, team, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-06-01
TUNISIA: JAMES WOLFENSOHN ADDRESS AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK CONFERENCE.(Conference news)
According to online press (April 23, 2008), James Wolfensohn, previous President of the World Bank Group, will after tomorrow address the African Development Bank AfDB staff and development partners conference in Tunis on the theme "Africa in a Global World: Partnerships for Success". Mr. Wolfensohn is...
Tags: bank, conference, FINANCE, Investment, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-04-24
Meeting Africa's Urgent Development Needs; World Bank President's Proposals Target Key Areas: Food, Minerals and Innovative Financing.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 April 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: Meeting Africa's Urgent Development Needs; World Bank President's Proposals Target Key Areas: Food, Minerals and Innovative FinancingC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02042008 WASHINGTON -- The World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick announced...
Tags: FINANCE, financing, food, Manufacturing, mineral, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-04-04
World Bank to renew Joint Japan-World Bank Scholarship with John F.Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 April 2008-The World Bank Group: World Bank to renew Joint Japan-World Bank Scholarship with John F.Kennedy School of Government at HarvardC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03042008 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- World Bank President Robert Zoellick said today that the...
Tags: FINANCE, Government, Harvard, partnership, scholarship, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-04-04
US$308 Million Grant to Cte d'Ivoire Clears Arrears to the World Bank Group and Triggers Strong Re-engagement.
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 April 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: US$308 Million Grant to Cte d'Ivoire Clears Arrears to the World Bank Group and Triggers Strong Re-engagementC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02042008 WASHINGTON -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a grant...
Tags: FINANCE, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-04-03
Mozambique: GPOBA Supports Water Services for Poor Households in Five Cities.
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 April 2008-The World Bank Group: Mozambique: GPOBA Supports Water Services for Poor Households in Five Cities C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03042008 Maputo, Mozambique -- The World Bank, acting as an administrator for the Global...
Tags: FINANCE, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-04-03
Sovereign wealth funds should invest in Africa, Zoellick says; Outlines plan to advance development in face of market turmoil, high food and energy prices.
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 April 2008-The World Bank Group: Sovereign wealth funds should invest in Africa, Zoellick says; Outlines plan to advance development in face of market turmoil, high food and energy pricesC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03042008 WASHINGTON -- World Bank...
Tags: Africa, FINANCE, food, Manufacturing, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-04-03
World Bank approves additional funding for Azerbaijan rural investment project.
M2 PRESSWIRE-28 March 2008-The World Bank Group: World Bank approves additional funding for Azerbaijan rural investment projectC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28032008 WASHINGTON -- The World Bank today approved US$15 million in Additional Financing for the ongoing Rural Investment Project...
Tags: FINANCE, investment, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-28
Malawi receives US$25 million additional financing for water and sanitation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-28 March 2008-The World Bank Group: Malawi receives US$25 million additional financing for water and sanitationC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28032008 LILONGWE -- The Government of Malawi and the International Development Association IDA today signed a US$25 million grant...
Tags: FINANCE, financing, Investment, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-28
World Bank Commends Winners of Africa Health Prize.
M2 PRESSWIRE-26 March 2008-The World Bank Group: World Bank Commends Winners of Africa Health PrizeC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:26032008 Washington, DC -- The World Bank Group today congratulated two international doctors for winning the inaugural Hideyo Noguchi Africa ...
Tags: Africa, FINANCE, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-26
World Bank Statement for World TB Day.
M2 PRESSWIRE-17 March 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: World Bank Statement for World TB DayC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17032008 WASHINGTON -- The World Bank Group is working with countries and partner agencies to control tuberculosis TB at global, regional, and national...
Tags: Benefits, FINANCE, HEALTHCARE, SOFTWARE, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-17
World Bank Group President travels to Iceland, Brussels and Geneva.
M2 PRESSWIRE-14 March 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: World Bank Group President travels to Iceland, Brussels and GenevaC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:13032008 Washington, DC -- World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick is traveling to Iceland, Brussels, and Geneva from March...
Tags: Brussels, FINANCE, Geneva, Iceland, president, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-14
World Bank Managing Director Daboub Acknowledges Qatar's Development Achievements.
M2 PRESSWIRE-7 March 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: World Bank Managing Director Daboub Acknowledges Qatar's Development AchievementsC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05032008 Qatar -- World Bank Managing Director, Juan Jose Daboub, said he was impressed with Qatar's pace of economic and social...
Tags: Arab, FINANCE, Qatar, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-07
World Bank Managing Director Consults on World Bank Group's Contribution to Development and Opportunity in the Arab World.
M2 PRESSWIRE-7 March 2008-The World Bank Group: World Bank Managing Director Consults on World Bank Group's Contribution to Development and Opportunity in the Arab WorldC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:07032008 Dubai, UAE -- World Bank Managing Director Juan Jose Daboub...
Tags: Arab, FINANCE, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-07
World Bank Enhances Contingency Loans, Extends Maturities; Reforms respond to middle-income country requests.
M2 PRESSWIRE-5 March 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: World Bank Enhances Contingency Loans, Extends Maturities; Reforms respond to middle-income country requestsC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04032008 WASHINGTON -- The World Bank Group today announced a new loan facility for natural catastrophes, improved...
Tags: Colombia, FINANCE, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-05
World Bank Managing Director Applauds Economic and Social Reforms in Bahrain.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 March 2008-The World Bank Group: World Bank Managing Director Applauds Economic and Social Reforms in BahrainC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04032008 Washington -- World Bank Managing Director, Juan Jose Daboub applauded Bahrain for reforms aimed at creating jobs,...
Tags: Arab, Bahrain, FINANCE, job, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-04
Oman: World Bank Managing Director Reaffirms the Significance of the Partnership and Dialogue with the Arab World.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 March 2008-The World Bank Group: Oman: World Bank Managing Director Reaffirms the Significance of the Partnership and Dialogue with the Arab WorldC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04032008 Washington -- World Bank Managing Director, Juan Jose Daboub concluded a 2-day visit...
Tags: Arab, FINANCE, partnership, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-04
World Bank Group Statement on Kenya.
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 March 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: World Bank Group Statement on KenyaC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02032008 WASHINGTON -- The World Bank released the following statement today on the signing of the agreement in Kenya: The World...
Tags: agreement, FINANCE, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-03-03
World Bank Managing Director Discusses with the Arab League Opportunities for Strengthening Development Partnerships in the Arab World.
M2 PRESSWIRE-29 February 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: World Bank Managing Director Discusses with the Arab League Opportunities for Strengthening Development Partnerships in the Arab WorldC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28022008 Cairo -- World Bank Managing Director Juan Jose Daboub held ...
Tags: Arab, FINANCE, partnership, World Bank, World Bank Group
Research articles 2008-02-29