A new resource available on the Bretton Woods Project web site

A new resource is available on the Bretton Woods Project web site:

IFC must demonstrate its commitment to respect human rights -
Joint Civil Society Statement on IFC's Draft Sustainability Framework

In March 2011 60 civil society organisations published a statement addressing the final proposed draft of the International Finance Corporation's revised Sustainability Framework, which is intended to manage social and environmental risks associated with IFC activities. The undersigned civil society organisations express their deep concern that the current draft does not include adequate safeguards to ensure that the human rights of people and communities affected by IFC’s activities are respected and protected. The removal of references to human rights that were included by IFC in its previous draft creates an impression that IFC is willing to pursue investment and development at the expense of human rights.

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