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The World Bank Office of Suspension and Debarment (OSD), in collaboration with the Working Group—including the Debarment and Exclusions Subcommittee of the International Bar Association’s Anti-Corruption Committee, the Sanctions Officer for the Inter-American Development Bank Group, and the Government Procurement Law Program at The George Washington University Law School—has led the Global Suspension & Debarment Survey and Directory project since 2020. The Directory consolidates comparative, standardized information on how jurisdictions worldwide design and implement suspension, debarment, and other exclusion mechanisms to safeguard public funds and strengthen integrity in public procurement and development finance.

To deepen understanding of the structures and principles underpinning exclusion systems, we invite local experts to participate in the Survey questionnaire. Drawing on data collected through the Suspension & Debarment Survey, the Directory compiles robust, consultative information accessible to a wide range of stakeholders. By presenting comparable profiles of legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, procedures, and outcomes, the Directory serves policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and integrity professionals as a practical reference to inform reform, enhance implementation, and support cross-jurisdictional learning.

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  • This interactive table contains information on the exclusions systems of the 36 jurisdictions in the Directory.

    To learn more about each system, click on the jurisdiction name.

    RegionJurisdictionJurisdiction-wide Exclusion FrameworkDecision-makersEffect of exclusionTypes of excluded SuppliersDuration of ExclusionsCross-debarment Appellate reviewCompliance as Remedial MeasuresSettlement AgreementCriminal referralMonetary remediesExclusion list
    AfricaEgyptYesAgency Government-wide or Agency-wideIndividuals & CorporationsNo set durationNoAdministrative or JudicialAdmissible as evidence.PublicPermitted, but uncommon.YesGeneral Authority for Government Service
    AfricaNigeriaYesCentralized; Judiciary; AgencyGovernment-wideIndividuals & CorporationsLonger than 5 yearsNoJudicialMay mitigate.No SettlementPermitted and routine.YesBureau of Public Procurement website
    AfricaSouth AfricaYesCentralized; Agency; JudicialGovernment-wideIndividuals & CorporationsLonger than 5 yearsNoAdministrative and JudicialMay exculpate.No SettlementYesYesNational Treasury website
    Asia PacificAustraliaNo; ad hoc at agency level.Contracting OfficersDepends on AgencyCorporationsNo set durationNoJudicialMay mitigate.ConfidentialPermitted, but uncommon.NoNo
    Asia PacificWestern AustraliaYesAgency CEOsGovernment-wideIndividuals & Corporations2-5 yearsNoAdministrativeMay mitigate.ConfidentialPermitted, but uncommon.NoTender WA website
    Asia PacificChinaYesCentralized Government-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations1-5 yearsDiscretionaryAdministrative and/or JudicialMay exculpate or mitigate.PublicPermitted, but uncommon.YesMinistry of Finance Website
    Asia PacificHong KongYesAgencyAgency-wideIndividuals & CorporationsNo set durationNoAgency and/or AdministrativeMay exculpate or mitigate.ConfidentialNoNoDevelopment Bureau Website
    Asia PacificIndia (Rajasthan)YesCentralized; Agency; Government-wide or Agency-wideIndividuals & CorporationsUp to 3 yearsNoAdministrative and/or JudicialMay reduce duration imposed.YesNoGovernment eMarketplace
    Asia PacificIndonesiaYesCentralized; Agency; Government-wideIndividuals & CorporationsNo set durationNoJudicialNoNo SettlementNoNoINAPROC
    Asia PacificJapanNo AgencyAgency-wideIndividuals & Corporations & Affiliates2 weeks - 36 monthsDiscretionaryAdministrative or JudicialNoYesNoMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
    Asia PacificKorea, Republic ofYesCentralizedGovernment-wide Corporations & their representatives1 month - 2 yearsNoAdministrative or JudicialMay exculpate or mitigate.No SettlementNoYesKorea Online E-Procurement System
    Asia PacificSingaporeYesCentralized; AgencyGovernment-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations1-5 yearsNoAdministrativeMay exculpate or mitigate. May reduce duration imposed.No SettlementYesNoList not published
    Asia PacificViet NamYesCentralized; AgencyGovernment-wide or Agency-wideIndividuals & Corporations6 months -5 yearsNoAdministrativeYesYesMuasamcong
    EuropeEstoniaYesContracting OfficerIndividual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations & Associations3-5 yearsNoAdministrative and/or JudicialMay exculpate or mitigate.N/APermitted, but not automatic.NoNo
    EuropeFranceYesJudicial; Contracting OfficerGovernment-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations1-5 yearsNoJudicialMay mitigate.PublicPermitted in the context of an agency-level debarment. N/A at the government-wide level, because the governing law is already criminal.YesNo
    EuropeGermanyYesContracting OfficerIndividual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations1-5 yearsDiscretionaryAdministrative and JudicialMay reduce duration imposed.ConfidentialPermitted, but uncommon.NoList not published
    EuropeGreeceYesContracting OfficerGovernment-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations3-5 yearsDiscretionaryJudicialMay reduce duration imposed.No SettlementNoNoThe Unified Public Procurement Authority
    EuropeItalyYesAgency; Judicial; Contracting OfficerIndividual ProcurementIndividuals & CorporationsLonger than 5 yearsDiscretionaryJudicialMay exculpate or mitigate.No SettlementYesNoList not published
    EuropeNetherlandsYesContracting OfficerIndividual ProcurementCorporations 3-5 yearsAdministrative and/or JudicialNoNo SettlementNo
    EuropePolandYesContracting OfficerIndividual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations3-5 yearsDiscretionaryJudicialMay mitigate. May reduce duration imposed.No SettlementNoNoNo
    EuropeSerbiaYesAgencyIndividual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations3-10 yearsNoAgency, Administrative, and/or JudicialMay exculpate or mitigate.Public Permitted and routine.YesNo
    EuropeSwedenYesJudicial; Contracting OfficerGovernment-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations (Trading Prohibitions apply only to individuals)3-10 yearsDiscretionaryJudicialMay exculpate.No SettlementN/AList not published
    EuropeUnited KingdomYesCentralized; AgencyGovernment-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & CorporationsNo set durationDiscretionaryAdministrative and JudicialMay exculpate. May reduce duration imposed.No SettlementPermitted.No.Gov.uk
    IOInter-American Development Bank GroupYesCentralizedAgency-wideIndividuals & CorporationsNo set durationAutomaticAdministrativeMay exculpate or mitigate.PublicPermitted.YesIADB Sanction list
    IOUNHCRYesCentralizedAll UN Agencies (except exclusions merely based on poor performance)Corporations1 month-5 yearsAutomaticAdministrativeMay reduce duration imposed.ConfidentialYesYesUnited Nations Global Marketplace
    IOWorld Bank Corporate ProcurementYesCentralizedAll WBG Vendor ContractsIndividuals & Corporations & Sole ProprietorsNo set duration (default is 3 years)AutomaticAdministrativeMay exculpate or mitigate. May reduce duration imposed.ConfidentialYesYesWorld Bank Non-Responsible Vendors
    IOWorld Bank Sanctions SystemYesCentralizedAll WBG-Financed ActivitiesIndividuals & CorporationsNo set duration (default is 3 years)AutomaticAdministrativeMay exculpate or mitigate. May reduce duration imposed.PublicYesYesWorld Bank Sanction list
    Latin AmericaBrazilYesCentralized Agency; JudicialGovernment-wideIndividuals & Corporations1-10 yearsNoAdministrative or JudicialMay exculpate or mitigate.PublicPermitted, but uncommon.NoTransparence Portal
    Latin AmericaCosta RicaYesCentralized, Contracting OfficerGovernment-wide or Agency-wideIndividuals & Corporations2-10 yearsNoAdministrative or JudicialNo SettlementSICOP
    Latin AmericaColombiaYesCentralizedGovernment-wide or specific to the Individual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations5+ yearsDiscretionaryAdministrative or JudicialMay mitigate. May reduce duration imposed.Public Permitted, but uncommon.YesNo
    Latin AmericaEl SalvadorYesAgencyGovernment-wide Individuals & Corporations1-5 yearsNoAdministrative and JudicialNo SettlementYesComprasal Website
    Latin AmericaGuatemalaYesCentralized; Agency; JudicialGovernment-wide Individuals & Corporations1-5 yearsNoAdministrative and JudicialNo SettlementYesGuatecompras
    Latin AmericaHondurasYesContracting OfficerIndividual ProcurementIndividuals & Corporations1-5 yearsDiscretionaryAdministrative and JudicialMay exculpate.No SettlementNo
    Latin AmericaNicaraguaYesCentralizedGovernment-wide Individuals & Corporations1-3 yearsNoAdministrativeNoNo SettlementNicaragua Compra
    North AmericaCanadaYesCentralizedGovernment-wideIndividuals & Corporations5-10 yearsDiscretionaryJudicialMay reduce duration imposed.PublicUnclear.NoIneligible and Suspended list
    North AmericaUSAYesAgencyGovernment-wideIndividuals & CorporationsUp to 3 years, longer if warrantedNoAdministrative and/or JudicialMay exculpate or mitigate. May reduce duration imposed.PublicYesYesSAM.gov

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