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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

Behind every policy debate this week are people like this young girl. The system was supposed to protect her and her family. It failed them.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

→ Scale without accountability scales the risk of harm. As the bank mobilizes private finance at unprecedented scale, its accountability system must be just as strong.

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→ Others follow the World Bank’s lead. The World Bank Inspection Panel and the CAO inspired independent accountability mechanisms across development finance. Weakening them risks a race to the bottom.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

As the World Bank Annual Meetings open in Bangkok, here’s what’s at stake: → Accountability has to be independent. If findings only count when management agrees, there is no accountability.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

Meanwhile, the board is creating a new accountability mechanism for the Bank It promises the new body will be independent & won’t roll back rights complainants have today. After overruling its current watchdog, why should anyone take those promises at face value?

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

For the first time in history, the World Bank’s board sided with management and rejected its watchdog’s findings. It then barred the CAO from taking similar complaints, closing the door to recourse for millions of borrowers.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

Her family’s lenders were funded by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC). The bank’s own watchdog, the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), found that IFC failed to follow its own policies across its microfinance investments in Cambodia, & those failures contributed to major harm.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 15h

A Cambodian girl was 14 when a loan officer told her family to sell her to a business known for sex work to pay off their microfinance debt. That’s the family’s account. The lender denies it but confirmed he told her to start working. She hasn’t gone back to school since.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We remain in awe of the tenacity & determination of the communities we work with around the world. Hear the perspectives of some impacted community members in our report, “I Will Do Anything to Stay Here’: What a Just Energy Transition Means to Communities at Risk from Bauxite Mining in Guinea.

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“I Will Do Anything to Stay Here”: What a Just Energy Transition Means to Communities at Risk from Bauxite Mining in Guinea

What a Just Energy Transition Means to Communities at Risk from Bauxite Mining in Guinea

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Inclusive Development International would like to honor the human rights and environmental defenders fighting for their native lands against harmful corporate activities and internationally financed development projects. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #landrights

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🔎 Follow the Money practitioners are uncovering the corporate and financial actors behind harmful development projects and identifying opportunities for communities to seek accountability and remedy. Learn more about the strategy & data tools: followingthemoney.org

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📌 At Climate Week, we connected w/ advocates, journalists, researchers and others through a workshop & demonstration of our data tools. In Southeast Asia, our team worked w/ human rights & environmental advocates to support those affected by #criticalminerals projects in Indonesia & the Philippines.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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Corporate Accountability | Human Rights | Follow the Money

Following the Money is a resource hub for investigating and holding harmful corporations accountable.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

💬 "While the bank amassed millions, frontline communities in the Philippines were forced from their lands, suffered respiratory diseases, and faced violence and intimidation for speaking out." —Aaron Pedrosa, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🚨 An estimated $39 million for @ifcorg.bsky.social, the World Bank's private-sector arm. $0 for the 120,000+ people harmed. It earned that return from a Philippine bank that financed 10 new coal plants. Its own watchdog found it contributed to the harm. 🧵

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

TODAY: We are bringing our Follow the Money research and advocacy model to #ClimateWeekNYC w/ a practical workshop & a hands-on demonstration of our methodology & open data tools. While in-person attendance has reached capacity, register to receive a recording of the event here: luma.com/0uf31i74

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Following the Money to Climate Justice: A Practical Workshop for Climate Strategists · Luma

Inclusive Development International (IDI) invites funders, researchers, advocates, and campaigners to a hands-on demonstration of our Follow the Money…

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The WBG Board has committed to the principle of non-regression and anything weaker than CAO’s policy provisions will be a clear violation of the Board’s commitment and will greatly disadvantage communities harmed by WBG projects.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Over the past week, we have discussed how the World Bank Group’s new independent accountability mechanism needs a policy that puts communities first. For the issues we've discussed, the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman’s policy has the strongest provisions and should be the basis of the new IAM policy.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

On day five of our discussion on the World Bank Group’s new IAM policy, we are discussing recommendations for ensuring that the IAM’s key functions—dispute resolution, compliance review, and advisory—effectively address communities’ concerns and facilitate remedy and institutional change.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It’s day four! Today, we are discussing how the new World Bank Group independent accountability mechanism should respect complainants’ choices in the process.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today is day three of our discussion on how to ensure that the World Bank Group’s new accountability mechanism is community centered. Today’s topic: Ensuring communities can access the complaint process in the first place.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We are on day two of our discussion on what the World Bank Group’s new independent accountability mechanism needs to effectively address harms that hurt communities and undermine sustainable development. Today, we are spotlighting the importance of how the new IAM’s leadership is selected.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The WBG Board has committed to non-regression & it's imperative that commitment makes it into the new policy. Over the next five days we will highlight key building blocks for a strong accountability mechanism & why it matters for the communities. First up: the IAM must have a remedy mandate.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The World Bank is merging its 3 independent accountability mechanisms for handling concerns about environmental & social harms & human rights abuses into one new office. It is critical that the new office has a strong policy foundation, starting w/ the strongest policies of the existing mechanisms.

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Recourse @re-course.org · 09/07/2026

The UN has called for human rights to be centred in mineral value chains The IFC, a major mining financier, must overhaul its standards to protect affected people in the race for minerals Natalie Bugalski @inclusivedevt.bsky.social explains the stakes: ifc-exposed.org/ifc-standard... #IFCexposed

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Are you a communications leader who is passionate about human rights & environmental justice? We're looking for a Comms Director to lead our comms strategy, deepen engagement with stakeholders, advance advocacy goals & elevate our profile. Apply: inclusivedevelopment.applicantpro.com/jobs/4121215...

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The new proposed policy is a huge improvement, but there are also a few key areas that could still be strengthened: protecting the policy's independence, strengthening board oversight, & making the advisory function meaningful. Read more in our comments: www.inclusivedevelopment.net/remedy/joint...

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Joint Civil Society Recommendations on improving the European Investment Bank Group's new Complaints Mechanism - Inclusive Development International

The European Investment Bank Group is finalizing updates to its new Complaints Mechanism Policy. Together with over 20 civil society organizations, Inclusive Development International reviewed the dra...

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The European Investment Bank is finalizing updates to its new Complaints Mechanism Policy. Together with over 20 civil society organizations, IDI reviewed the draft and shared recommendations to ensure that its policy is an effective forum for impacted communities seeking remedy.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Heidelberg, one of the world's largest building materials companies, plans to build a limestone mine and cement factory in the middle of the Kendeng Mountains of Central Java, threatening a unique and fragile ecosystem and the people who depend on it.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Yesterday, we joined with civil society partners & affected people to file a complaint against Heidelberg Materials under the German Supply Chain Act, arguing that the company has violated its corporate due diligence obligations. www.inclusivedevelopment.net/indonesia/ge...

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German Supply Chain Act complaint filed against Heidelberg Materials - Inclusive Development International

Photo by the Kendeng Peoples’ Movement. Yesterday, Inclusive Development International supported ten affected individuals, alongside the non-governmental organizations FIAN, Misereor and Watch Indones...

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Last year was brutal for human rights and environmental justice. But we are proud to share that, together with our community and civil society partners, Inclusive Development International delivered some of the most meaningful wins in our organization’s history. Our 2025 impact report is here!

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Impact Report – Against All Odds - Inclusive Development International

2025 IMPACT REPORT AGAINST ALL ODDS 2025 IMPACT REPORT AGAINST ALL ODDS Message from the Executive Director Last year was brutal for the ideals we hold dear. Decades of hard-won human rights and envir...

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We're pleased to share this, along with a new short film telling the story of this case—a great example of how our follow-the-money advocacy model can deliver justice for communities impacted by corporate abuse. This is just a teaser—watch the full film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Av...

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎉 Last week, IDI and Equitable Cambodia transferred the final payments from last year’s groundbreaking settlement with Mitr Phol Group to more than 600 families who were forcibly dispossessed to make way for the company’s sugarcane plantations in Cambodia more than 15 years ago.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

On #EarthDay 🌏, we would like to take a moment to honor the grassroots human rights, land and environmental advocates who, by defending their own communities and environments from harm and destruction, are protecting the earth's most precious resources for the benefit of us all.

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Recourse @re-course.org · 09/04/2026

🇳🇵 Indigenous Yakthung (Limbu) Peoples in Nepal have filed a complaint to the IFC's accountability mechanism regarding its support for a cable car project that threatens their sacred mountain, environment & rights. All you need to know about the case ahead of the #WBGmeetings 👉️ bit.ly/pathivara-case

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejusticeed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

State Dept refuses to say whether it's threatening HIV aid to pressure Zambia into signing a critical minerals deal. Says "Most of these 'signatories' aren't neutral—they're a predictable roster of woke advocacy groups...lashing out because the money spigot is being turn off."

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejusticeed.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

1.3 million Zambians receive HIV treatment and other medical aid from the United States. Threatening these lifesaving programs to pressure Zambia into signing a critical minerals agreement is ethically indefensible. tradejusticeedfund.org/secretary-of...

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We're still looking for a Grants & Partnerships manager to join our global team and help secure the resources that sustain and grow our mission. Learn more and apply: inclusivedevelopment.applicantpro.com/jobs/3901352...

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OECD Watch @oecdwatch.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

In 2019, OECD Watch members @inclusivedevt.bsky.social and Equitable Cambodia, with the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO), filed a complaint at the UK NCP on behalf of the affected families.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🌍 The reports also conclude that sustained, multi-year investment in climate-resilient, electrified industrialization offers a lower risk, lower cost approach to growing incomes and creating jobs.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

💡 According to the latest reports from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), Uganda’s oil industry, and #EACOP in particular, is delayed, over budget and likely to disappoint when it comes to returns.

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Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

⚠️More hard evidence that fossil fuels are a losing game—and when projects like #EACOP trample the rights of local communities and ignore environmental impacts, it's not just bad news for affected people, it's bad business for project developers and their shareholders. ieefa.org/articles/rea...

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Reassessing oil in Uganda: global factors and possible solutions

The development of an oil industry has long been touted for its transformative potential for the economy of Uganda. However, project delays, cost overruns, and changes in global oil and energy markets...

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

A new report by @inclusivedevt.bsky.social, Action Mines-Guinea, CECIDE and ADREMGUI found that the CBG mine “has expropriated farmland, polluted water sources and caused long-term damage to the livelihoods of people near mining sites.” 3/3 www.inclusivedevelopment.net/guinea-bauxi...

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“I Will Do Anything to Stay Here”: What a Just Energy Transition Means to Communities at Risk from Bauxite Mining in Guinea

What a Just Energy Transition Means to Communities at Risk from Bauxite Mining in Guinea

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Recourse @re-course.org · 03/02/2026

As the AIIB celebrates its 10th anniversary, its accountability mechanism has launched a new policy — to widespread criticism from civil society organisations. Learn more in our letter to the bank: re-course.org/newsupdates/aiib-new-accountability-mechanism-policy/ @inclusivedevt.bsky.social

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