To “better connect the Caucasus to Russia,” a new road project, Kvesheti-Kobi, is planned to be realized in Georgia. This road section will be part of a north-south corridor that passes the Caucasus and serves to connect the region to Russia
New comprehensive assessments of project alternatives, climate risks, and environmental and social impacts are necessary if the project will ever restart
Every year at its Annual General Meetings, the World Bank hosts a “Civil Society Policy Forum” (CSPF) in order for the Bank to learn from and dialogue with civil society organizations. This year our organizations
Luxembourg, Prague, Tbilisi – Representatives from the “Stop Nenskra” campaign [1] showed up in Luxembourg at the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) annual meeting on July 12th and delivered a petition
Successive international analyses have cast serious doubts over the financial viability of the planned Nenskra plant. While the Georgian government keeps the project’s contract confidential, a leaked World Bank
Europe’s wildlife guardian has sent a warning to Georgia over changes to a protected area in the Caucasus mountains. International lenders are interested in financing hydro developments in the region
We are writing to seek clarification on the policy process concerning the review of Public information Interim Policy (PIIP) would lead in the coming months. We have learned recently that the Bank and Board are reviewing the PIIP internally following
For Shuakhevi as with other large dams recently built or planned in Georgia, it all adds up for western planners and financiers. The final bill for the Georgian population and environment, though, is still a long way from being finalised
Statements and behaviour of Georgian authorities show their determination to go ahead with the construction of the huge Khudoni dam that would displace more than 2000 indigenious Svans, regardless of public protests
World Bank's Asad Alams' letter regarding Law on Amendments to Some Legislative Acts of Georgia
Letter to the Board of Directors of the World Bank regarding the Paravani HPP project
Letter to the Board of Directors of the World Bank regarding the Paravani HPP project
