Doubts remain as World Bank approves $3.75bn loan
Issue 184
- 17 Apr 2010
| 3 minute read
The World Bank Group (WBG) on 8 April approved a controversial $3.75bn loan package for state utility Eskom Holdings, despite concerted opposition from environmental groups which persuaded several western governments – including the United States, United Kingdom and the Netherlands – to abstain from voting.
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