World Bank Group Sanctions Board
World Bank Group Sanctions Documents
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WBG Policy: Sanctions for Fraud and Corruption(issued June 13, 2016)
This Policy mandates an administrative system for adjudicating allegations of fraud and corruption in connection with World Bank Group financing or guarantee operations and imposing sanctions therefor; and identifies practices subject to sanction and possible forms of sanctions.
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WBG Policy: Statute of the Sanctions Board(issued October 18, 2016)
This Policy sets out the role, composition, competence, and responsibilities of the World Bank Group Sanctions Board.
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WBG Procedure: Selection and Appointment of WBG Sanctions Board Members(issued October 10, 2019)
This Procedure sets forth the process by which Sanctions Board Members are selected and appointed.
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World Bank Group Sanctioning Guidelines(issued January 1, 2011)
This document provides guidance to those who have the discretion to impose sanctions on behalf of the World Bank Group as to the considerations that the World Bank Group believes are relevant to any sanctioning decision.
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Summary of Integrity Compliance Guidelines
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.
IBRD and IDA Sanctions Documents
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Bank Procedure: Sanctions Proceedings and Settlements in Bank Financed Projects(issued November 30, 2023)
This Procedure, commonly referred to as the “Sanctions Procedures,” sets out the procedures to be followed in the administrative process by which the Bank determines whether or not to sanction parties alleged to have engaged in a sanctionable practice in connection with a Bank-financed project.
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Bank Directive: Sanctions for Fraud and Corruption in Bank Financed Projectsissued June 28, 2016
This Directive sets out the institutional and normative architecture of the sanctions system; determines the jurisdiction of the sanctions system; and provides directions on the application of sanctions.
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Bank Procedure: Release from Permanent Debarment Imposed on Certain Individuals(issued March 5, 2024)
This Procedure sets out a process for a termination of the sanction of ineligibility for an indefinite period of time to be awarded Bank-financed contracts imposed on individuals pursuant to sanctions procedures set out in the Operational Memorandum dated January 5, 1998, and the World Bank Sanctions Committee Procedures dated August 2, 2001.
IFC, MIGA, and Private Sector Sanctions Documents
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IFC Sanctions Procedures
This Procedures sets out the administrative process to be followed in cases involving alleged sanctionable practices, such as fraudulent, corrupt, collusive, coercive and/or obstructive practices in connection with an IFC Project and operations, non-responsibility of a vendor in procurement, or arising from a violation of a material term of the World Bank Voluntary Disclosure Program.
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MIGA Sanctions Procedures
This Procedures sets out the administrative process to be followed in cases involving alleged sanctionable practices, such as fraudulent, corrupt, collusive, coercive and/or obstructive practices in connection with projects guaranteed by MIGA and projects in which MIGA has offered technical assistance, or arising from a violation of a material term of the World Bank Voluntary Disclosure Program.
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World Bank Private Sector Procedures
This Procedures sets out the administrative process to be followed in cases involving alleged sanctionable practices, such as fraudulent, corrupt, collusive, coercive and/or obstructive practices in connection with World Bank guarantee and carbon finance projects, or arising from a violation of a material term of the World Bank Voluntary Disclosure Program.
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Procurement Regulations and Anti-Corruption Guidelines
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World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Borrowers(for projects after July 1, 2016)
The Regulations provide many choices for Borrowers to design the right approach to market, and specify the rules that must be followed. Complementing the Regulations are a series of Guidance Notes, the Standard Procurement Documents (SPDs), templates and other resources, all linked below.
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Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants(July 1, 2016)
Also known as "Anti-Corruption Guidelines"
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Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants(October 15, 2006 and Revised in January 2011)
Also known as "Anti-Corruption Guidelines"
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User's Guide: Anti-Corruption Guidelines(October 15, 2006)
This pamphlet provides the reader with a non-technical explanation of the World Bank's Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Corruption in Projects financed by IBRD loans and IDA Credits and Grants (Anti-Corruption Guidelines). It is intended primarily for Borrowers and other recipients of World Bank loan proceeds to facilitate their understanding of the Guidelines. It is not intended to substitute for the Anti-Corruption Guidelines.
Background and Reference Documents
- The World Bank's Sanctions Regime: Information Note
- MDB General Principles for Business Integrity Programmes
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MDB Harmonized Principles on Treatment of Corporate GroupsSeptember 10, 2012
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Advisory Opinion on Certain Issues Arising in Connection with Recent Sanctions Cases (No. 2010/1)November 15, 2010
Released to public by the World Bank Legal Vice Presidency in June 2013
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World Bank Sanctions Regime - An OverviewOctober 8, 2010
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Agreement for Mutual Enforcement of Debarment DecisionsApril 9, 2010
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Uniform Framework for Preventing and Combating Fraud and CorruptionSeptember 17, 2006
- Terms and Conditions of the World Bank’s Voluntary Disclosure Program - VDP
- Report Concerning the Debarment Processes of the World Bank - Thornburgh et al
- General Principles and Guidelines for Sanctions