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IFIs in Africa News Briefing #22

Summaries and commentary on the latest news articles from between June 16 and 29 on the international financial institutions (IFIs) in Africa. Sign up now to receive this publication in our new electronic newsletter format.

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Off the press: latest IF-Eye newsletter

News on Robert Zoellick's confirmation as World Bank president, mounting tensions at the Inter-American Development Bank, and current events—all inside Issue #19.

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Update: Inspection Panel vacancy at World Bank

Civil society groups are calling for candidates with clear commitments to accountability and deep understanding of civil society and grassroots impacts of World Bank investments.

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IDA 15 replenishment meeting wraps up in Mozambique

The issues discussed at the second replenishment meeting in Maputo included the role of IDA in the global aid architecture and IDA's role in fragile states.

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BIC now has a webpage for its new MENA Program!

Find out more about BIC's brand-new Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Program.

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IMF Managing Director to step down early

In a message to IMF staff on Thursday, Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato announced he will step down after the 2007 Annual Meetings for personal reasons.

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US Social Forum kicks off in Atlanta, Georgia

The US Social Forum is a civil society gathering that provides space for groups to engage in developing their thoughts and visions of the world. There will be three days of workshops and discussions. Find the full calendar on the USSF 2007 website.

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Tensions rise within the Inter-American Development Bank

The Bank's Employee Association sent a letter to IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno on June 6 expressing "deep concern" about the IDB's upcoming realignment.

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BIC now has an Arabic page for its MENA program!

Partners and readers from the Middle East and North Africa region can now access information on BIC's MENA Program in Arabic.

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European Parliament passes resolution to end taxpayer support for fossil fuel projects

Resolution is welcomed by NGOs campaigning to have export credit agencies and public investment banks be held accountable for their actions.

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