CAO News

CAO Session, World Bank Group Spring Meetings 2008

April 11, 2008 - The CAO presented two upcoming pieces of Advisory Work at the 2008 Spring Meetings: Project-Level Development Impact Reporting, and Grievance Mechanisms for Large, Complex Development Projects. To view the full presentation, including a summary of current CAO complaints and outreach activities, click here.

CAO Leaflet: "Make Your Voice Heard"

March 27, 2008 - A one-page leaflet on what the CAO does, how to
file a complaint, and what to expect from the process is available
for download in ten languages.

The Story of Cajamarca, Minera Yanacocha: Monographs
January 1, 2008 - The CAO has posted a series of monographs documenting the history and legacy of the Mesa de Dialogo y Consenso CAO - Cajamarca in Peru. Available in English and Spanish.

CAO Advisory Note on Implementation of IFC Policy and Performance Standards

December 21, 2007 - CAO releases comments on IFC’s Progress Report on the first 18 months of application of its new Policy and Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability and Disclosure Policy. Download English/pdf

CAO Outreach in Africa

November 23, 2007 - The CAO participated in a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya on the Role of Civil Society in the Compliance Review and Mediation Mechanisms of the International Financial Institutions.  The event was supported by the Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU) of the Africa Development Bank Group and convened by Action-Aid Kenya. CAO staff went on to meet with NGOs in Kenya and South Africa.

South Asia

October 2006- February 2007- CAO received several complaints regarding Mahindra Shubh Labh Services, Ltd., a developer and operator of Agricultural Service Centers in India's major ago-climate areas.

CAO India- Mahindra Farm Services