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World Bank Doesn't Belong at the Green Climate Fund's Drawing Table

April 2011

More than 90 environment, development, human rights, and anti-debt organizations from around the world want the Bank to have no say in setting up this key new tool for helping poor nations address climate change.

Video: What must be done to save Europe's economy?

April 2011

Susan George

Despite the bailouts and the hype - nothing significant has actually changed in the financial industry; and the crisis in Europe remains. Susan talks about what still must be done to prevent further economic crises in Europe, stabilise, and green the economy.

Video: Susan George on the WTO, World Bank and IMF

January 2011

Susan George

The WTO is trying to privatise and commodify every human activity.

Investing in land: a commentary on the World Bank report

September 2010

Ian Scoones

The World Bank's hyped report on land grabbing is confusing and disappointing, because its analysis lacks an understanding of what drives investments, what politics surrounds land deals, and the socio-political dynamics shaping livelihood outcomes.