World Bank Office of Evaluation and Suspension Brochure

sanctions at the world bank promoting good governance and tackling corruption are critical to achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction www.worldbank.org/sanctions

since

2001, more than 340 firms and individuals

have been publicly sanctioned by the world bank

(visit www.worldbank.org/debarr for the full list of debarred firms and individuals).

tackling corruption through a two-tier sanctions process

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he World Bank’s assistance in improving governance and combating corruption is aimed at helping countries deliver better services to the poor and to create growth and employment opportunities by encouraging private investment – both means of lifting people out of poverty.

If the firm or individual contests the allegations made by INT and/or the sanction recommended by the EO,

The World Bank also has a fiduciary responsibility to its stakeholders to ensure that development funds

the case is referred to the World Bank’s Sanctions Board (Board) – the second tier in the sanctions process. The

are used for the intended purpose of promoting development and reducing poverty, and are not jeopardized

Board, comprised of three World Bank staff and four external members, considers the evidence against the firm

by corruption.

or individual, along with any response from the firm or individual, before taking a final decision in the case. The Board may hold a hearing as part of its deliberations.

By using public sanctions to raise the cost to businesses of engaging in corruption, the World Bank promotes anticorruption. The World Bank’s two-tier sanctions process and the Office of Evaluation and Suspension (OES) are key components of the work being done within the World Bank, its member countries and its partners to tackle corruption and promote good governance.

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Promoting good governance and tackling corruption are critical to achieving sustainable development

for more information on the sanctions management process or the world bank goverance and anticorruption strategy , visit the

and poverty reduction. At the World Bank, all allegations that a firm or individual has engaged in fraud, corruption, coercion, collusion or obstructive practices (sanctionable misconduct) in relation to a World Bank-financed project are investigated by the Department of Institutional Integrity (INT).

following websites : office of evaluation and suspension

www.worldbank.org/sanctions

department of institutional integrity

www.worldbank.org/integrity

voluntary disclosure program

www.worldbank.org/vdp

sanctions reform

www.worldbank.org/sanctionsreform

anticorruption

www.worldbank.org/corruption

list of debarred firms

www.worldbank.org/debarr

doing business

www.doingbusiness.org

governance indicators

www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance

governance and anticorruption strategy

www.worldbank.org/governance

the world bank has five possible sanctions public letter of reprimand debarment conditional non-debarment debarment with conditional release restitution

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i f INT finds evidence of sanctionable misconduct by a firm or individual, it presents the case to a Sanctions

Evaluation and Suspension Officer (EO)1 – the first tier in the sanctions process. The EO (i) evaluates whether the evidence presented by INT is sufficient to support a finding of sanctionable misconduct; (ii) issues a “Notice

of Sanctions Proceedings” that recommends a sanction; and (iii) determines whether a temporary suspension shall

come into effect pending the final outcome of the case.

1 There are four EOs within the World Bank Group for: (1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)/International Development Association (IDA); (2) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); (3) International Finance Corporation (IFC); and (4) investment projects guaranteed by the World Bank (known as partial risk guarantees or PRGs). For cases involving IFC, MIGA, and PRGs, separate external and internal Sanctions Board members with specific expertise have been appointed.

INT or Respondent may submit additional arguments and evidence in response to supplemental submissions of other side, if authorized by Sanctions Board Chair.

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Respondent or INT may submit additional evidence (together with brief argument), if authorized by Sanctions Board Chair.

INT may submit “Reply” in support of Notice of Sanctions Proceedings to Sanctions Board. If INT desires hearing, must request in Reply.

Identity of sanctioned parties, corresponding sanctions and basis for sanctions are publicly disclosed.

Sanctions Board issues final decision and imposes sanction (copies to Respondent, INT, relevant Executive Directors and IFC/MIGA/PRG).

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Sanctions Board deliberations.

Proceedings terminated. Sanctions Board notifies INT and Respondent. INT may submit revised proposed Notice to EO if new evidence available.

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Sanctions Board hearing.

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Sanctions Board issues decision imposing sanction recommended by EO in Notice.

Respondent does not contest.

Temporary suspension posted on Bank’s Client Connection website, unless Respondent agrees to voluntarily refrain from bidding on Bank projects.

EO notifies IFC/MIGA/World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG) EOs about temporary suspension.

EO may withdraw Notice for manifest error or insufficiency of evidence. EO notifies Respondent and Director of INT. Proceedings are closed. INT may submit revised proposed Notice to EO.

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Respondent contests allegations and/or recommended sanction by sending “Response” to Sanctions Board.

Response is shared with INT. If Respondent desires hearing, must request in Response.

No hearing requested.

EO does not issue Notice of Sanctions Proceedings and notifies Director of INT. INT may submit revised proposed Notice to EO.

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Start of temporary suspension, unless EO (upon receipt of Respondent’s Explanation) determines otherwise.

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Respondent may submit “Explanation” in opposition to temporary suspension.

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EO issues Notice of Sanctions Proceedings (including recommended sanction and notification of temporary suspension) to Respondent. Copies of Notice sent to Sanctions Board Chair and Director of INT.

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EO reviews proposed Notice to determine if sufficient evidence to support finding of sanctionable misconduct.

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that we are doing on governance and anti-corruption is the right thing to

“ Department of Institutional Integrity (INT) submits proposed Notice of Sanctions Proceedings (Notice) to Sanctions Evaluation and Suspension Officer (EO).

every one of us is responsible for a public trust, and frankly, the work

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do, and it has to be at the heart of everything we do.

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“ we always need to keep in the forefront of our minds that each and

report misconduct, fraud, or corruption To report allegations of fraud or corruption in Bank-financed operations or possible Bank staff misconduct, you should contact the World Bank’s Department of Institutional Integrity: +1-(202)-458-7677 +1-(202)-522-7140 investigations_hotline@worldbank.org www.worldbank.org/integrity click on “to report misconduct, fraud or corruption”

or the external fraud and corruption hotline services: toll free 24 hours a day +1-(800)-831-0463 (translation facilities available) reverse the charges (collect calls) +1-(704)-556-7046

or by mail: PMB 3767 13950 Ballantyne Corporate Place Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 USA

office of evaluation and suspension (oes) The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA www.worldbank.org/sanctions There are four EOs within the World Bank Group for: (1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)/International Development Association (IDA); (2) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); (3) International Finance Corporation (IFC); and (4) investment projects guaranteed by the World Bank (known as partial risk guarantees or PRGs). For cases involving IFC, MIGA, and PRGs, separate external and internal Sanctions Board members with specific expertise have been appointed.

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