gold

Oxfam reaction to Africa Progress Panel Report 2013: Equity in Extractives

10 May 2013

Oxfam International Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said:

“Oxfam welcomes this high-level push for transparency and accountability in the oil and mining sector.
Oxfam Reaction: International Monetary and Financial Committee, Verdict on 2011 Spring Meetings

16 April 2011

Oxfam spokesperson Elizabeth Stuart said:

Verdict on the spring meetings
IMF gold sales windfall should go to poor countries in crisis, urge global development advocates

4 April 2011

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board will meet this week [6 April] to discuss how to use the extra $2.8 billion windfall it made from selling 403.3 tons of gold late last year. The windfall profits should be used to cancel the debts of poor countries facing crises outside their control.