Bankwatch Network

CEE Bankwatch Network campaigns to prevent environmentally and socially harmful impacts of international development finance, and to promote alternative solutions and public participation. It unites 15 member groups in 14 countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Our headquarters are located in Prague, Czech Republic, but our staff is based in offices across the region. We work with partner organisations ranging from Africa to Central Asia, monitoring public finance projects and promoting environmentally, socially and economically sustainable alternatives. Our diverse staff and its expertise enable Bankwatch to work on a wide range of issues ranging from air pollution to land rights and EU decision-making.

Our vision

Our vision is an environmentally, socially and economically just world, built on solidarity, participation and respect for ecological limits. People enjoy fulfilling lives and are aware of and responsible for the consequences of their actions.

Our contribution

To make this vision become reality, we are working to prevent the environmentally and socially harmful impacts of international development finance, and to promote alternative solutions and public participation.

Our values

In our work, we pay attention to values shared by our staff and member groups:

• trust,
• justice,
• solidarity & team work,
• diversity,
• value of nature and people,
• critical thinking,
• believe in change,
• integrity,
• dedication to the cause,
• grassroots approach
• openness.