Integrity Vice Presidency

The Policy on Disclosure of Information for the World Bank Group's Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) was approved by the Executive Directors on February 3, 2011. The policy was developed by INT in conjunction with the World Bank's Access to Information Policy, which calls for the development of separate disclosure regimes for certain groups, including INT.

The World Bank Group (WBG) and its Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) take concerns about data privacy seriously and are committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personal data entrusted to it, by complying with the procedures set forth by the World Bank Group Personal Data Privacy Policy.

These Guidelines address sanctionable practices that might occur in connection with the preparation and implementation of operations financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). They include definitions of sanctionable practices. Also known as the “Anti-Corruption Guidelines (IBRD/IDA)”.

These Guidelines address fraud and corruption that might occur in connection with the preparation and implementation of programs financed, in whole or in part, by the IBRD or IDA through Program-for-Results (PforR) Financing. Also known as the “Anti-Corruption Guidelines (PforR)”.

This document sets out the procedures to be followed in the administrative process by which the World Bank determines whether or not to sanction parties alleged to have engaged in a Sanctionable Practice in connection with a World Bank Financed Project.

These IFC Sanctions Procedures set out the procedures to be followed in cases involving Sanctionable Practice.

Definitions and procedures to be followed for cases involving Sanctionable Practices in connection with MIGA projects.

This Guidance on Integrity Audits relates to the expected cooperation between INT and those subject to the World Bank’s Inspection and Audit Rights. — i.e., the firms, NGOs, or individuals upon whom INT invokes the Bank’s Inspection and Audit Rights.

INT investigates allegations of fraud and corruption involving World Bank Group (WBG) staff. Staff Rule 8.01 governs the disciplinary proceedings, and the associated reporting, investigative and decision-making process, arising from allegations of misconduct relating to fraud and corruption.

This Directive/Procedure summarizes WBG staff rights, obligations and procedural safeguards in connection with disciplinary proceedings under Staff Rule 8.01.

This guide answers frequently asked questions about INT’s investigative process under Staff Rule 8.01.

This Directive clarifies the rights and responsibilities of WBG staff with respect to reporting suspected misconduct that may threaten the operations or governance of the WBG, so as to encourage WBG staff to raise concerns and enable the WBG to effectively address such cases, manage risks, and uphold standards of good governance.

The WBG Integrity Compliance Office works with sanctioned companies in implementing integrity compliance programs that are consistent with the principles set out in the WBG Integrity Compliance Guidelines as a condition for their release from WBG sanction. The WBG Integrity Compliance Guidelines reflect global standards, principles, and components of effective integrity compliance programs.

Summary explanation of the role and mission of the independent Integrity Compliance Office.

The 2006-adopted framework of the International Financial Institutions Task Force for fighting fraud and corruption in activities and operations funded by their institutions.

An agreement between the World Bank Group and other multilateral development banks to harmonize their respective sanctioning guidelines, to ensure consistent treatment of individuals and firms.

An agreement between the Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Bank Group (WBG) to enforce debarment decisions made by the other participating institutions, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. Also known as the “Cross-Debarment Agreement”.

A summary of the key provisions of the Cross-Debarment Agreement.

(Amended October 17, 2023) These general principles, in conjunction with the harmonized General Principles and Guidelines for Sanctions and the Uniform Framework for Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption, provide guidance for the treatment of corporate groups in MDB sanctions proceedings.

These guidelines agreed between each of the participating MDBs provide harmonized approaches that each participating institution may incorporate into their respective processes for consideration of sanctions.

An Independent Panel headed by former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker was appointed by the World Bank in early 2007 to review the work of the Bank's then-Department of Institutional Integrity (INT). The Panel considered INT's work in the broader context of the Bank's new strategy adopted earlier in 2007 to help borrowing countries develop effective governance and anticorruption programs.

Established in September 2008, the Independent Advisory Board (IAB) helps protect the independence and strengthens the accountability of INT by giving advice on policies and procedures and on the department's interactions within the World Bank Group. It also provides advice to the World Bank Group President and the World Bank Group Audit Committee on the performance of INT.