The World Bank has given Tanzanian authorities until late December to settle complaints of civil rights violations tied to a $150 million natural resources project that the bank is funding before it launches a formal investigation into the matter. Based on a motion filed by two unnamed Tanzanian citizens, the World Bank’s board on November 15th authorized the investigation into the Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth (Regrow) Project in Southern Tanzania. The project was initiated to help Tanzania establish four national parks in Tanzania’s southern region, via the funding of upgrades to infrastructure and management systems while fostering alternative livelihoods for the locals.
SOURCE: BUSINESS INSIDER
