The Boards of the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA (collectively referred to as the World Bank Group Boards) have established a Task Force to develop options and recommendations regarding the potential integration of the World Bank Group’s (WBG’s) independent accountability mechanisms: the World Bank Accountability Mechanism (comprised of the Inspection Panel (IPN) and Dispute Resolution Service (DRS)) and the IFC/MIGA Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (CAO). 

The Task Force will hold webinars in January 2026 to solicit external input and answer questions. Those interested in participating should choose a webinar date by Friday, January 9th, 2026. There are two dates—January 13, 2026 and January 20, 2026—for Complainants, Requesters, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Others. 

Written comments and questions should be sent directly to the Task Force: IAMIntegrationTF@worldbank.org

For more information on the Task Force and webinars, you can visit here.