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New European Parliament resolution calls on the European Union to tackle capital flight and tax havens [eurodad.org, 28th January 2010]
EIB tax haven lending exposed [euro-correspondent.com & private-eye.co.uk, 13 August 2009]
Der günstige Weg über Mauritius [taz.de, 16 July 2009]

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31 March 2009

EIB - what's the EU's house bank doing away from home?

3 December 2008

Turning a curse into a blessing: Three testimonies about Africa's mineral wealth

1 July 2008

The European Investment Bank - facing challenges as it turns 50

5 October 2007

The European Union's Financing in the Energy Sector in Africa

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	NGOs successfully stop EIB from financing Gilgel Gibe 3 dam in Ethiopia In response to civil society’s pressure, the EIB announced yesterday its decision to not finance the Gilgel Gibe 3 dam in Ethiopia. The 240 meters high dam project threatens the food security of up to half a million people, mostly tribal marginalised communities both in Kenya and Ethiopia. Moreover, it would destroy the Omo Valley environment, internationally known and recognised for its great biodiversity. Read more
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