Examines the relationship between the World Bank and NGOs in the light of policy change at the Bank in 1970s and 1980s. Reports on the varied postures of NGOs strategies to date, and suggests guidelines for planning and assessing future interaction.
"This pathbreaking book is the first close examination of the inner workings of the World Bank, the foundations of its achievements, its propensity for intensifying the problems it intends to cure, and its remarkable ability to tame criticism and extend its own reach." "The book…
Dr Fujita reminds us of the critically important role that human rights can play. Opening up new perspectives, this book is a major and original contribution to the literature. From the foreword by Paul Hunt Sanae Fujita's book, The World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Human R…
La 4e de couverture indique : "In today's globalised world, the relationship between human rights and investment is an important societal and legal issue. This Research Handbook unravels this complex interaction and sheds light on all of its dimensions; it takes stock of the imp…
This work posits that, over the past two centuries, democratic norms have spread from domestic politics to intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). Grigorescu explores how norms shaped IGO decision-making rules such as those driving state participation, voting, access to informat…
"This work posits that, over the past two centuries, democratic norms have spread from domestic politics to intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). Grigorescu explores how norms shaped IGO decision-making rules such as those driving state participation, voting, access to informa…
Les "assassins financiers" sont des professionnels grassement payés qui escroquent des milliards de dollars à divers pays du globe. Leurs armes principales : les rapports financiers frauduleux, les élections truquées, les pots-de-vin, l'extorsion, le sexe et le meurtre. L'auteur…