- 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 voices of various stakeholders who have been involved with or influenced by the Panel’s work, including…
- Rupes Dalai joined the Inspection Panel secretariat in October 2014. His responsibilities include providing research support to the Panel secretariat, reviewing of grievances for admissibility of Panel cases and assisting the Panel’s communications and outreach program. Rupes manages the Panel’s website and social media which aims to build better awareness of the Panel as an…
- Ramanie Kunanayagam, Chairperson of the World Bank Inspection Panel was interviewed for the SAIS Review of International Affairs Podcast (“Looking Glass”). She was joined in the interview by Dr. Dyhia Belhabib, an environmental scientist and researcher on illegal fishing, conservation, artisanal fishing, and food security, speaking on livelihood issues. Belhabib assisted the Inspection Panel in…
- The World Bank Inspection Panel welcomes Mark Goldsmith as its new Chairperson. Mark Goldsmith, a United Kingdom citizen, who has served as an Inspection Panel Member since November 17, 2019 and has led Inspection Panel cases over the past four years. He officially assumed the role on December 16, 2023, succeeding Ramanie…
- Mr. Goldsmith, a United Kingdom citizen, was appointed to the Inspection Panel on November 17, 2019. He assumed the Chairperson of the Inspection Panel on December 15, 2023. Mr. Goldsmith brings to the Panel more than 25 years of experience managing complex projects and teams across the financial services, development, strategy consulting and energy sectors. His leadership extends to both the…
- As part of a concerted move to boost awareness of the Inspection Panel globally, the outgoing and incoming Chairs delivered compelling interviews on a pair of podcasts dedicated to international affairs. The interviews provide timely insights into the Panel’s operations, challenges, and crucial role in international development. Ramanie Kunanayagam Reveals the Panel’s Inner Workings…
- On the Knowledge Hub Africa podcast, Panel Member Ramanie Kunanayagam talks about the latest report on the Inspection Panel's Emerging Lessons Series on livelihoods. She is joined by Kirk Helliker, Research Professor, Department of Sociology, Rhodes University in South Africa. Ramanie explains the significant role of the Inspection Panel and the impact of its investigations. The discussion…