Kate Geary

Kate Geary

Kate Geary is the program director for rights and accountability at Recourse, an international organization that campaigns for people and the planet to be at the heart of development. Kate previously led Oxfam’s advocacy on land rights, working in support of communities affected by land grabs and campaigning for policy change, and she has published extensively on human rights and development issues. She is a graduate of Oxford University.

Latest Articles

Opinion: IFC standards review is chance for more responsible global finance

Opinion: IFC standards review is chance for more responsible global finance

10 months ago // Transparency and accountability

A review of the International Finance Corporation’s sustainability standards offers a chance to improve trillions in development funding, making global finance more socially and environmentally responsible.

Opinion: Can the International Finance Corporation fix what it broke?

Opinion: Can the International Finance Corporation fix what it broke?

over 3 years ago // Finance

The International Finance Corporation has helped finance the construction of at least 10 coal-fired power plants in the Philippines since 2011. Now it needs to address the climate and human rights impacts of these projects.