Panel Investigation of Santa Cruz Road Corridor Project in Bolivia- Roundtable Discussion
Inspection Panel Chairperson Mark Goldsmith discusses the investigation into the Santa Cruz Road Corridor Connector Project in Bolivia. Mark is joined by investigation officers Camila Amaral and Ayako Kubodera. Together they explore the project, describe the concerns of those requesting the… Show More
Ramanie Kunanayagam on her five-year tenure with the Inspection Panel
Ramanie Kunanagayam, former Panel Member offers insights into her five-year tenure with the Inspection Panel, the last two years of which she served as its Chairperson. Acting as the custodian of the first citizen-driven accountability mechanism at an international organization, Ramanie… Show More
Panel Investigation on Togo WACARIP Project - Non-Technical Summary
In this video Panel Chairperson Mark Goldsmith - and two staff members of the Panel, Serge Selwan and Camila Jorge do Amaral - describe the investigation case and Panel findings in the Bank-financed West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Resilient Investment Project in Togo. Requesters from coastal… Show More
Panel Chairperson Mark Goldsmith Discusses Panel's Work, Just Transition and Climate Action at Overseas Development Institute
Inspection Panel Chairperson Mark Goldsmith was invited to speak to researchers at the London headquarters of ODI, a global affairs think tank founded in 1960 “to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality through collaborative research and ideas that matter for people and the planet.”… Show More
The Inspection Panel at 30
The video celebrates 30th anniversary of the World Bank Inspection Panel and showcases its history, impact and core foundation principles since its creation in 1993. The video is part of the Panel’s commemoration of three decades of independent accountability at the World Bank featuring the… Show More
The World Bank Inspection Panel at 30 Years: Reflections on the First MDB Accountability Mechanism - Session Hosted by Center for Global Development
On October 31, 2023, the Center for Global Development hosted a panel discussion on "The World Bank Inspection Panel at 30 Years: Reflections on the First MDB Accountability Mechanism".
Panel Chairperson Ms. Ramanie Kunanayagam participated as a panelist. During the… Show More
Imrana Jalal reflects on her tenure at the Inspection Panel
On December 31, 2022, Imrana Jalal’s 5-year term at the World Bank Inspection Panel, which she chaired for 3 years, ended. Serge Selwan, Senior Compliance Specialist and Policy Advisor sat with Imrana and discussed her experience during her tenure at the World Bank Inspection… Show More
What changes did the World Bank Board approve in its review of the Inspection Panel?
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors completed its review of the Inspection Panel in 2020 and put in place a number of changes to the Bank’s social and environmental accountability framework. Those changes are enshrined in the Inspection Panel Resolution and the World Bank Accountability… Show More
What do the changes mean for Inspection Panel stakeholders?
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors completed its review of the Inspection Panel in 2020 and put in place a number of changes to the Bank’s social and environmental accountability framework. Those changes are enshrined in the Inspection Panel Resolution and the World Bank Accountability… Show More
Will the Inspection Panel retain its independence?
Will the Inspection Panel retain its independence following the changes approved by the World Bank Board as part of its 2017-2020 review of the Panel? Panel Chair Imrana Jalal answers the question in this short video.