Proposed model for consultations between the EBRD and civil society organisations

These comments, prepared the Arab NGO Network for Development together with Bankwatch suggests improvements for the model of consultations between the EBRD and civil society organizations. It is particularly relevant in view of the upcoming civil society consultations in the southern and eastern Mediterranean as the EBRD prepares to extend its lending to the region.

The document presents suggestions in regards to (I) scope of the consultations (II) prerequisites of transparency and access to information (III) participation at the EBRD Annual Meeting and (IV) mechanisms that facilitate the consultation processes.