Implementing GAC at the World Bank Group

The World Bank Group adopted a new Governance and Anticorruption (GAC) Strategy in March 2007, and an Implementation Plan for the strategy in October 2007. Two progress reports have been presented to the Board on progress on the strategy's implementation in October 2008 and October 2009 respectively. The GAC Council, comprising of senior-most management meets monthly to monitor progress of the strategy. A high-level Group of External Advisors of eminent public personalities from across the world has been constituted to provided ongoing advice on implementation, and has provided two reports in December 2008 and December 2009.

governance and anticorruption key principles

Seven principles guide the World Bank Group's work on governance and anticorruption. They reflect an emerging consensus and build on lessons of experience. Going forward, the Bank Group will:

- Focus this work on its mandate to reduce poverty - a capable and accountable state creates opportunities for the poor.

- Ensure that the work is country-driven.

- Adapt implementation to individual country circumstances.

- Remain engaged even in poorly governed countries so that “the poor do not pay twice.”

- Engage with a broad array of stakeholders.

- Strive to strengthen, not bypass, country systems.

- Work with governments, donors, and other actors at the country and global levels to ensure a harmonized and coordinated approach.

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