Stephanie Amoako

Stephanie Amoako is Policy Director with Accountability Counsel, a legal nonprofit that represents communities globally who have been adversely impacted by development finance projects. She joined Accountability Counsel in 2016 in their Policy Advocacy program, which engages in efforts to protect human and environmental rights in internationally-financed projects.

Stories from Stephanie Amoako

A meeting room with screens that read "World Bank Group" features a large circular conference table with microphones and tablets prepared for meeting attendees.

Opinion: At the World Bank, “Efficiency” is Code for “Weak Accountability”

The World Bank Group is in the midst of an accountability crisis of its own making. The institution needs to change course to ensure that cutting accountability is not mistaken for efficiency.

Stephanie Amoako & Megan Pearson

The World Bank Group headquarters in Washington

The World Bank Can’t Move Forward Without a Thorough Investigation Into the Bridge Academies Cover-Up

The World Bank Group's spring meetings centered on its priority to become a bigger, faster bank with more money to do its work. But to maintain trust, the bank must ensure the investigation into child abuse at the Bridge International Academies it funded in Kenya is conducted transparently.

Stephanie Amoako