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Wolfowitz digs in at World Bank despite investigation findings


If he lacks supporters in his institution and in most governments around the world, he still has plenty in Washington, at least among his former cabinet colleagues. Bush, Cheney, Rice, Paulson and others have this week been working the phones and the airwaves in a strong coordinated defence of their man at the head of the World Bank.

Report

EU cash in climate clash: How the EU funding plans are shaping up to fuel climate change


As the new member states are negotiating their EU funding plans for
2007-2013 with the European Commission, the report shows that the 177
billion euros to be spent in these countries is on a collision course
with the EU's commitments to avoid climate change. The spending plans
feature remarkably little in the way of clean and efficient energy,
while in the transport sector they focus on road building at the expense


Article

The U.S. – Russian Relationship and the Run-Up to the 2006 Summit

by Nancy Alexander

Part A draws upon recent news reports to describe the intense friction in the U.S.-Russian relationship.
Part B describes some aspects of civil society’s engagement in the upcoming Summit of the Group of 8 (G8) in Russia.


Newsletter

GTI Update #15


In this Update: Comment on draft IFI transparency principles; FOI testing in Argentina; IIC approves new disclosure policy; Consultation ends second EIB comment period; IFC commenting period closes; reports, articles, and more...


Resource

GTI Update #14


In this Update: New Transparency Website Available; Final draft GTI charter ready for comment; IFC opens consultation on its disclosure policy; Comment period on EIB disclosure policy begins; Changes to IMF transparency policy; reports, articles and more


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GTI Update #13


In this update: EIB extends its disclosure policy review process; IDB releases reports on disclosure policy implementation; reports, articles, and more

Article

The United States and the World: Where Are We Headed?


The United States appears to be embarking on a transition on two major fronts: its own economy, both financial and real; and its relations with the rest of the world. There is some relation between these two transitions. Some of these changes will depend on the outcome of the U.S. national election in November, and some will not. This paper will present a brief overview of current trends, with some attention given to U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, as well as other areas.