Mixed reactions on new World Bank Accountability Mechanism as civil society welcomes incorporation of dispute resolution function but is concerned about possible erosion of Inspection Panel independence.
Compliance mechanisms
IFI governance
Commentary
Reviews of World Bank Group’s accountability mechanisms too important to be done in secret
Civil society deeply concerned about lack of transparency and consultation in ongoing reviews of World Bank's accountability mechanisms.
IFI governance
News
Civil society calls for IFC and MIGA to build upon CAO reform
Civil society urges IFC and MIGA to act to maximise the benefits of CAO reforms
IFI governance
News
Delays in Inspection Panel eligibility decision in Nepal risk “irreversible damage”
Panel yet to rule on case filed in April despite receiving consultant's report.
IFI governance
News
New CAO vice president urged to fight for CAO independence
Civil society call on newly appointed CAO vice president to safeguard CAO’s independence and fight for full implementation of recent external review of IFC and MIGA accountability framework.
IFI governance
News
Struggle for IFC accountability for Tata Mundra continues despite landmark immunity ruling
IFC continues to avoid responsibility for its investments in Tata Mundra coal power plant as US federal court rules that harmful acts took place outside the United States.
IFI governance
News
Accountability Counsel launches key tool for accountability community
Accountability Console provides complete database of Independent Accountability Mechanism complaints.
IFI governance
News
Board decision could signal “vote of no confidence” in Inspection Panel
CSO fear World Bank board will compromise, undermining Inspection Panel powers.
IFI governance
News
Inspection Panel and Compliance Ombudsman Advisor reviews: Will World Bank fill the half-empty glass?
Civil society press for review of Inspection Panel and Compliance Advisor Ombudsman to result in reserve funds, community-led monitoring systems and greater power for accountability mechanisms.
Rights
News
World Bank-funded Kenya company targets complainants
Community representatives involved in a World Bank Inspection Panel complaint have been targeted with a court injunction by a Bank-funded company.
Featured briefings
7 October 2021
World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings 2021
30 September 2021
The Bretton Woods Observer: Autumn 2021
29 September 2021
World Bank’s plans for Indonesia: Delayed action on climate and continued coal and gas support
Indonesian civil society have raised concerns that the World Bank is promoting gas and supporting further coal expansion in its new Country Partnership Framework.