Cameroon - Nachtigal Hydropower Project and Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River - Notice of Dispute Resolution Agreement - Dispute Resolution Service Outcome Report

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The notice documents the resolution of a dispute under the World Bank Accountability Mechanism related to Cameroon’s Nachtigal Hydropower Project and the Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project. It records key procedural steps from Inspection Panel authorization, through opportunities offered by the AM Secretary for voluntary dispute resolution, and an extension of the process to a final deadline. The dispute resolution concludes with a signed Dispute Resolution Agreement and a confidential settlement, while an annexed Outcome Report explains the core process steps, results, and rationale for closing the case.

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Notice of Dispute Resolution Agreement

Procedural background and dispute resolution timeline

Outcome and case closure rationale

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Orsolya Szekely Accountability Mechanism Secretary World Bank May 31, 2024 Case No. 22/03/DRS NOTICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT Cameroon: Nachtigal Hydropower Project (P157734) and Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) 1. On October 19, 2022, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved an Inspection Panel recommendation to investigate the Nachtigal Hydropower Project (P157734) and Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) in Cameroon. 2. On October 26, 2022, the AM Secretary wrote to the Parties in this case, offering the opportunity for dispute resolution, pursuant to paragraph 11(a) of Resolution No. IBRD 2020-0005/Resolution No. IDA 2020-0004 (the “AM Resolution”) and paragraph 30 of Resolution No. IBRD 2020-0004/Resolution No. IDA 2020-0003 (the “Panel Resolution”). On December 1, 2022, the AM Secretary informed the Executive Directors, the Inspection Panel and Bank Management that the Parties had voluntarily agreed to pursue dispute resolution, pursuant to Paragraph 11(b) of the AM Resolution and Paragraph 31 of the Panel Resolution. 3. Pursuant to Paragraph 12(g) of the AM Resolution, on November 30, 2023, the AM Secretary informed the Executive Directors, the Inspection Panel and Bank Management that with the agreement of both Parties, and recognizing the Parties’ commitment and progress, the AM Secretary extended the dispute resolution process, for an additional period of up to six months. 4. The dispute resolution process concluded on May 30, 2024, with a signed Dispute Resolution Agreement. The signatories have stated that the Agreement is reached in full and final settlement of their dispute. The signatories chose to keep the details of the settlement confidential. 5. As required by Paragraph 12(h) of the AM Resolution, at the end of the dispute resolution process, the Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) prepares a report for the Executive Directors to be issued through the Accountability Mechanism Secretary, informing them of the outcome. This report is issued as an annex to this notice. Pursuant to Paragraph 13(d) of the AM Resolution, when the Inspection Panel receives thereport of the Accountability Mechanism Secretary, it takes the steps set forth in Paragraph 33 of the Inspection Panel Resolution, which states that if the Accountability Mechanism Secretary informs the Executive Directors that the Parties have reached agreement and signed a Dispute Resolution Agreement, the case shall be considered closed. The Panel shall issue a memorandum closing the case and take no further action with respect to the request. Yours sincerely, The Executive Directors and Alternates International Development Association Mr. Ajay Banga, President International Development Association Mr. Mark Goldsmith, Chairperson Inspection Panel Annex: Outcome Report Dispute Resolution Service Outcome Report: Case No. 22/03/DRS Cameroon: Nachtigal Hydropower Project (P157734) and Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) This report, prepared by the Dispute Resolution Service (“DRS”) and issued by the Accountability Mechanism Secretary (“AM Secretary”) pursuant to Paragraph 12(h) of the AM Resolution, and paragraph 20 of the AM Operating Procedures, informs the Executive Directors, the Panel and Bank Management of the core process steps, outcomes and the rationale for concluding the dispute resolution process in the above-mentioned case. 1. Procedural background On October 19, 2022, the World Bank Board of Directors approved an Inspection Panel recommendation to investigate the Cameroon Nachtigal Hydropower Project (P157734) and Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) in Cameroon (“Report and Recommendation”), in response to a request for inspection. On October 26,

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What dispute resolution agreement was reached in this case?

A signed Dispute Resolution Agreement was reached in full and final settlement of the parties’ dispute related to the Nachtigal Hydropower Project and the Sanaga River technical assistance project.

How did the dispute resolution process proceed and when did it conclude?

The process began after the parties voluntarily agreed in December 2022, was extended up to a final deadline of May 31, 2024, and concluded on May 30, 2024 with the agreement being signed.

What happens after the Outcome Report is issued?

The Dispute Resolution Service prepares a report for issuance through the Accountability Mechanism Secretary; once the Inspection Panel receives it and is informed that the parties signed an agreement, the case is considered closed and the Panel issues a memorandum with no further action.

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