NOTICE OF EXTENSION - DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS - Cameroon Nachtigal Hydropower Project and Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project

Jul 19, 2026

A World Bank Accountability Mechanism notice records the dispute resolution timeline for Cameroon’s Nachtigal Hydropower Project and the Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project. It states that the Board approved an Inspection Panel investigation in October 2022, that the parties were invited to dispute resolution under the AM and Panel resolutions, and that they voluntarily agreed to proceed. With both parties’ consent and progress acknowledged, the dispute resolution process is extended for up to six months, with a final deadline of May 31, 2024.

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION - DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS

Background and invitation to dispute resolution

Parties’ voluntary agreement and extension of the process

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Orsolya Szekely Accountability Mechanism Secretary World Bank November 30, 2023 Case No. 22/03/DRS NOTICE OF EXTENSION-DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS Cameroon: Nachtigal Hydropower Project (P157734) and Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) 1. In the context of the Accountability Mechanism process (“AM process”), 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) . 2. On October 26, 2022, I 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”) . 3. On December 1, 2022, I informed the Executive Directors, the Inspection Panel and Bank Management that the Parties voluntarily agreed to pursue dispute resolution, pursuant to Paragraph 11(b) of the AM Resolution and Paragraph 31 of the Panel Resolution. 4. Pursuant to Paragraph 12(g) of the AM Resolution, I hereby inform the Executive Directors, the Inspection Panel and Bank Management that with the agreement of both Parties, and recognizing the Parties’ commitment and progress so far, I have extended the dispute resolution process, for an additional period of up to six months, with a final deadline on May 31st, 2024. The Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) continues to facilitate the process where the Parties are aiming to reach a mutually agreed solution formulated in a signed Dispute Resolution Agreement. Yours sincerely, The Executive Directors and Alternates International Development Association Ms. Ramanie Kunanayagam, Chair The World Bank Inspection Panel Mr. Ajay Banga, President International Development Association

FAQs

What dispute resolution process is being extended in this notice?

The notice extends the World Bank Accountability Mechanism dispute resolution process related to the Cameroon Nachtigal Hydropower Project and the Sanaga River technical assistance project.

When was the option for dispute resolution offered to the parties?

The notice states that on October 26, 2022, the secretary wrote to the parties offering the opportunity for dispute resolution.

What is the new final deadline for the dispute resolution process?

With both parties’ agreement, the dispute resolution process is extended up to six months, with a final deadline of May 31, 2024.

Jul 19, 2026

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