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Article

13 Jun 2005

Author:
Bretton Woods Project

From bad to worse: IFC safeguards

Devastating impacts of IFC-supported projects on people and the environment, and irresponsible company practises continue to highlight the serious shortcomings of the institution's environmental and social safeguards. The current safeguard policy revision process...is failing to address the crucial issues and has been subject to scrutiny by civil society, private banks and industry alike. [refers to Amaggi, Glamis Gold]