The World Bank Group Sanctions System
Tackling Corruption Through a Two-Tier Administrative Sanctions Process
Promoting good governance and tackling corruption are critical to achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction. Diversion of funds from development projects through corruption impairs the ability of governments, donors, and the World Bank Group to achieve the goals of reducing poverty, attracting investment, and encouraging good governance.
One way that the World Bank Group combats corruption is through the use of administrative sanctions against firms or individuals who have engaged in fraud, corruption, coercion, collusion or obstruction (referred to collectively as Sanctionable Practices) in connection with World Bank Group-financed projects. The sanctions regime is designed to protect the funds entrusted to the World Bank Group, while offering the firms and individuals involved an opportunity to respond to the allegations against them.
The short brochure below provides further information about the history, structure, and other details of the WBG Sanctions System.
