The Evolution of the World Bank’s Independent Accountability Mechanism: From a Beacon for Accountability to a Confusing Structure

In early July, the ERT posted its report and invited civil society groups to submit their inputs in writing by the end of July 2024. The ERT also organized three meetings for interested groups to present their report and discuss their findings and recommendations. The ERT also prepared a PowerPoint presentation to summarize its findings and recommendations.

After studying the report and going through the different recommended options, AWC submitted written inputs to the ERT arguing that restoring the full independence of the Inspection Panel is especially important at a time when the Bank is evolving to its next chapter that promises a “Bigger and Better” Bank.

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