Project 98A. Public Review of the Draft Social and Environmental Policies of the International Finance Corporation

In the Spring of 1998, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank group, requested public comments on its new environment and social policies, review procedures, and its policy on disclosure of information. They hope this framework will improve the environmental and social performance of IFC projects. By establishing a minimal set of "ground-rules" for the social and environmental responsibilities, this framework will define the environmental and human rights of hundreds of thousands of local populations who are affected by IFC projects. The public commentary ended April 17th and the policies are under revision. The KIOSK 98A contains invaluable policy suggests.

The Policy Development Kiosk wishes to thank Eliot Lee, of Anthro TECH, who served as the energetic, efficient, volunteer webmaster of the Policy Kiosk for Project 98A.