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Beyond the Mine Mouth: The Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards

Gillian Davidson | April 01, 2008 | 11:06 am

On April 30, 2006, a new generation of social and environmental standards came into effect.  These standards were developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - the private-sector lending arm of the World Bank Group. The IFC's mission is to...