The World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Human Rights: Developing Standards of Transparency, Participation and Accountability
Sanae FujitaThis unique book contains valuable and deeply insightful information drawn from extensive face-to-face interviews with relevant actors, including key personnel from both banks, consultants to the banks and members of civil society organizations. It expands the scope of research/discussion on the human rights obligation of International financial institutions that will prove insightful for both academics and students. Practitioners will gain a great deal from the detail given on the standards of transparency, participation and accountability and their applicability to the day-to-day operations of development institutions.
Contents:
Foreword by Paul Hunt Introduction
1. The World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Human Rights
2. Human Rights Critique of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank's Information Disclosure Policy
3. Human Rights Critique of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank's Participation Policy
4. Human Rights Critique of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank's Inspection Policy
5. Case Studies: Human Rights Analysis of Inspection Cases of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index