Publications

While at times technical and full of jargon, the information published by the IMF can be important for civil society organizations that want to hold their governments to account for decisions made on economic policies. Especially important is how governments spend their money. This can often be constrained by the decisions of the IMF. Only by using all information and resources available will civil society organizations, such as those trying to improve health systems, be able to confront governments and international institutions and advance reform.

1. experience has shown that oil pipeline and oil transportation projects are intrinsically linked with harmful environmental and social impacts
2. poor maintenance of the existing oil pipelines has led to continuous contamination of land and water
3. public opinion is too often disregarded and decisions on energy projects are taken without the early and well informed participation of the public
4. decisions are too often made in favour of political and business interests outside of the affected countries
5. prioritisation of fossil fuels is contributing to climate change
6. in view of this we are concerned about planned oil pipeline projects such as the AMBO, Pan-European and Burgas Alexandrupolis pipelines which are being developed with the support of major political and corporate powers
7. the region is not sufficiently exploiting its potential for renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency.