The Brics have a chance to succeed where the World Bank has failed | Jessica Evans

From Global development | The Guardian Tue Jul 29 2014, 06:00:01

The new Brics bank is an opportunity to learn lessons and ensure every infrastructure project protects human rights

The emerging Brics economies Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa struck an agreement this month to establish a development bank with an initial capital of $100bn.

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