Syria: Welcomes with Russian Construction Companies
The President of Syria, Bashar Assad, has called on Russian companies to participate in the rebuilding of Syria under favourable conditions. This statement was made on the 12th of April by a member of the Federation
Published : 13 April 2016
World Bank Accountability @ Spring Meetings
World Bank Accountability on Forced Resettlements Must be a Priority at Its Spring Meetings Oakland, CA—World Bank accountability on forced resettlements resulting from its programs must be front and center at its spring meetings, taking
Published : 12 April 2016
Palestine: Surge in oPt Home Demolitions
Israeli home demolitions have displaced more Palestinians so far in 2016 than in all of 2015, according to the UN. Umm al-Khair, Occupied West Bank—The bulldozers arrived early in the morning, rumbling their way through the
Published : 12 April 2016
U.S. Congress to World Bank: End Water PPPs
Congresswoman wants to halt and investigate World Bank’s private water investments The practice of the World Bank both advising countries on water and investing in private water companies presents a concerning conflict of interest, said Rep.
Published : 12 April 2016
Syria: Reconstruction Could Foster Peace
Development institutions can take immediate actions inside and outside Syria to help make peace happen today, according to a new World Bank report released today. With the battles still ongoing, the Middle East and North
Published : 12 April 2016
FAO, CSOs Align Near East/North Africa Priorities
In preparation for the 33rd session of FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC), calling for “Promoting Food Security, Blue Growth and Empowerment of Small-Scale Farmers and Women in NENA Region,” FAO Regional Office for
Published : 11 April 2016
Palestinians Slam EU Duplicity over Colonies
Observers cite disconnect between European actions and rhetoric on labelling Israeli settlement products. Ramallah—At a conference in Jerusalem last month, hundreds of Israelis and their supporters gathered under one roof, with an explicit aim to combat
Published : 10 April 2016
Climate Change Erasing $2.5tn Global Assets
In the worst case scenario $24 trillion worth of global financial assets might be damaged, a new study says. Trillions of dollars of non-bank financial assets around the world are vulnerable to the effects of global
Published : 04 April 2016
Israeli Plunder of Palestinian Homes “Concerns” U.S.
Crackdown on what Israel claims is illegal construction has already pitied Jerusalem against the EU, who funds some of the structures. JERUSALEM—The United States is "concerned" about Israel`s demolition of Arab buildings in East Jerusalem and
Published : 02 April 2016
