DISCLOSURE POLICY REVIEW & GLOBAL CONSULTATIONS

The World Bank has launched a comprehensive review of its disclosure policy to ensure that the core approach is well aligned with its values and priorities.  It proposes to shift its approach to disclosure—from today’s policy, which spells out what information the Bank discloses (a “positive list”), to one under which the Bank would disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions. 

For specific information on the review and global consultation process, please visit the Disclosure Consultations page.

 ABOUT THE DISCLOSURE POLICY

The goal of the World Bank’s policy on the disclosure of information is to raise awareness about development issues, share global knowledge, and ensure participation in Bank programs and projects.  The Bank has learned from experience that it can enhance the quality of the operations it supports by sharing information and consulting with member governments and third-party stakeholders.  Since 1985, the Bank has regularly expanded the range of information it discloses about its activities.  Today, it discloses most operational documents and makes them available to as wide an audience as it can.  It also discloses a large amount of information relating to its institutional and internal decisionmaking processes. 

The  World Bank's Policy on Disclosure of Information 2002 sets out the Bank's policy for disclosing and sharing information.  The policy reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to transparency and accountability in its activities for promoting development effectiveness and poverty reduction.  In 2005, the Board approved a major expansion in the number of documents the Bank discloses.

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