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60th anniversary Spring meetings protest plans Bank Information Center BIC is dedicated to monitoring the impacts of multilateral development bank lending. Bretton Woods Project The Bretton Woods Project works as a networker, information provider, media informant and watchdog to scrutinise and influence the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). IFI Watchers Network The IFI Watchers Network connects organizations worldwide which are monitoring international financial institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Third World Network (TWN) International network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North-South issues. News Up-to-date current affairs information. "Unhappy Birthday" of World Bank and IMF Angry at the state of global affairs, thousands of protesters are trickling into Washington to demonstrate against the World Bank and IMF. In depth reports Detailed reports on key issues. World Bank The World Bank's main self-proclaimed objective is to eradicate poverty. Yet, evidence suggests that its programmes often harm the poor and the environment. International Monetary Fund - IMF The IMF is one of the most powerful international organizations. Its policies change the lives of millions of people in developing countries. Economic, social and cultural rights - ESCR ESC rights are valid, enforceable, justiciable and claimable under both local and international law. Civil society is campaigning for their full implementation. Campaigns NGO-organised actions. Reform of International Institutions The campaign's objective is to spark off a process leading to the reform of the system of international institutions with the participation of all world actors and moving towards a system of global democratic governance.

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