MEMORANDUM TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS - Proposed Extension of the End Disbursement Date and Name Change of the Global Partnership for Social Accountability Multi-Donor Trust Funds - to CIVIC: the Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance

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Memorandum addressed to the Executive Directors proposing an extension of the End Disbursement Date for the Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) Multi-Donor Trust Funds (TF071866 and TF072651) from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029. The proposal also requests changing the Trust Fund name from “Global Partnership for Social Accountability” to “CIVIC: The Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance.” The rationale emphasizes continuity and completion of ongoing activities, enabling new Bank- and Recipient-executed work, and ensuring sufficient time for full project cycles while aligning the updated scope with the Bank’s strategic positioning.

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Introduction

Background

GPSA establishment and purpose

Prior approvals and governance updates

Portfolio results and evaluation findings

Public Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Ajay Banga President May 12, 2026 MEMORANDUM TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Proposed Extension of the End Disbursement Date and Name Change of the Global Partnership for Social Accountability Multi-Donor Trust Funds (TF071866 & TF072651) to CIVIC: the Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance Introduction I submit for your approval a proposal to extend the End Disbursement Date (EDD) of the Global Partnership for Social Accountability Multi-Donor Trust Funds (TF071866 and TF072651) from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2029, and to change the Trust Fund’s name from the “Global Partnership for Social Accountability”(GPSA)” to “CIVIC: The Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance” The proposed extension is necessary to ensure continuity and completion of ongoing activities, support the preparation and implementation of new Bank-and Recipient-executed activities, and enable the effective use of available and expected resources, including additional donor contributions. It will also ensure that new activities have sufficient time to complete their full project cycle, while preserving the continuity and coherence of activities already underway or at an advanced stage of preparation. The proposed name change reflects the Trust Fund’s evolving scope and strategic positioning, and more clearly articulates its role and programmatic focus within the Bank. Background On June 12, 2012, the World Bank's Board of Directors approved 1 the establishment of the GPSA (TF071866) as a strategic funding mechanism to support more effective public service delivery through strengthened citizen-state collaboration. The GPSA brings together a coalition of donors, governments, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to operationalize collaborative social accountability approaches as practical tools to enhance transparency, strengthen citizen engagement, and build government capacity to respond effectively. By fostering constructive engagement between civil society and public institutions, GPSA supports improved service delivery and more responsive and accountable implementation of public programs, thereby contributing to the World Bank’s broader goals of reducing poverty and promoting shared prosperity. In August 2016, a parallel Trust Fund (TF072651) was established following the introduction of the 2016 Cost Recovery Framework, under which new donor contributions became subject to applicable Trust Fund cost recovery fees. In January 2020, Bank Management approved: (i) an extension of the End Disbursement Date from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2026; and (ii) updates to the governance arrangements. Through grants, technical support, and knowledge activities, the GPSA has supported civil society organizations in partnering with public institutions and other stakeholders to address service delivery and 1 World Bank. 2012. Global partnership for social accountability and establishment of a Multi-donor Trust Fund. Washington, DC: World Bank. [https://documentsinternal.worldbank.org/search/16389850](https://documentsinternal.worldbank.org/search/16389850) governance bottlenecks across a range of sectors, including health, education, agriculture, energy, governance, and climate and biodiversity. In doing so, GPSA has demonstrated that well-structured civil society collaboration with public institutions can contribute to improved implementation quality, strengthen institutional responsiveness, and generate practical solutions to persistent development challenges. Since its launch in 2012, the GPSA has successfully developed and applied a model of social accountability across 39 countries. Through partnerships with CSOs, the GPSA has promoted a multi-stakeholder, systems-based approach to strengthen feedback loops between citizens and public institutions, improve targeting and delivery of services, and enhance accountability in the use of public funds. With over USD 50 million in f

FAQs

What extension is proposed for the End Disbursement Date, and for which trust funds?

The memorandum proposes extending the End Disbursement Date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029 for the GPSA Multi-Donor Trust Funds TF071866 and TF072651.

Why is the Trust Fund name being changed to CIVIC?

The name change reflects the Trust Fund’s evolving scope and strategic positioning, and more clearly articulates its role and programmatic focus within the Bank.

What has been the impact of the GPSA since its launch?

The memorandum describes a social accountability model implemented across 39 countries, reaching more than 2.2 million people with over USD 50 million in flexible funding, alongside evidence that social accountability approaches improve service delivery and institutional responsiveness.

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