Nominierungen
The Bechtel Corporation - Nominated for the Public Eye Award 2005 in the category human rights (28.12.04)
The Bechtel Corporation - Nominated for the Public Eye Award 2005 in the category human rights
Nomination by: The Democracy Center, Bolivia
In 2000, The Bechtel Corporation took control over the public water system of the Bolivian city Cochabamba. Soon afterwards Bechtel raised the water rates considerably. This provoked a large public uprising and as a consequence, the Bolivian government cancelled the contract with Bechtel. Bechtel is now suing Bolivia for US$25 million indemnity at the World Bank. NGOs claim that the case should be opened up to public and media participation and scrutiny.
In 2000, The Bechtel Corporation took control over the public water system of the Bolivian city Cochabamba. Soon afterwards Bechtel raised the water rates considerably. This provoked a large public uprising and as a consequence, the Bolivian government cancelled the contract with Bechtel. Bechtel is now suing Bolivia for US$25 million indemnity at the World Bank. NGOs claim that the case should be opened up to public and media participation and scrutiny.
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Bechtel: open to the vote on the public’s award |
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Summary of the nomination (0.14 MB) |
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Submitted nomination (93 KB) |