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[ Presenting plain-text part of multi-format email ] * From: Daniel O'Huiginn <do227@DELETETHIShermes.cam.ac.uk> * Subject: Re: [casi] "Iraq: The Missing Billions" report * Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:46:28 +0000 (GMT) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter, The IAMB has now been set up - the terms of reference are at http://www.imf.org/external/country/irq/eng/2003/iamb/102103.htm Looking at them, it seems that the IAMB has managed to carve itself out a certain level of independence. A couple of the worst bits of the CPA's proposals have been removed (they wanted to appoint the first chair, and also 5 non-voting members) .................. Dear list, Thanks to Daniel for this well spotted ad illuminating posting. However, as I see it (unless I completely misread) the foxes are still in charge of the henhouse when the CPA has final approval for the nominations. And by Iraqis representing the various set ups, are these real Iraqis, 'democratically' chosen, or blow ins with US or UK passports who have not been in Iraq for fifty years or so and friendly to the CPA and that super accountant Ahmed Chalabi? Or am I just a cynical old bag? Warmest, felicity a. _______________________________________________ Sent via the discussion list of the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq. To unsubscribe, visit http://lists.casi.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/casi-discuss To contact the list manager, email casi-discuss-admin@lists.casi.org.uk All postings are archived on CASI's website: http://www.casi.org.uk