TASK FORCE ON INTEGRATION OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS - FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - May 6, 2026

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Final report and recommendations of an independent Task Force addressing options for integrating the World Bank Group’s Independent Accountability Mechanisms. The report reviews the current status and effectiveness of key IAM components against established criteria, assesses cost-effectiveness, and identifies integration considerations in the context of One World Bank Group integration. It proposes principles and processes, outlines multiple structural and policy harmonization options, and specifies recommended actions by WBG management and Boards, supported by annexes covering interviews, consultations, and proposed policy recommendations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages105

Reading Time4 h 25 min

Acknowledgements

Note from Task Force to CODE

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Executive Summary

I. THE TASK FORCE: MANDATE, PRINCIPLES AND KEY QUESTIONS

II. TASK FORCE PROCESS

III. CURRENT STATUS OF THE IAMs

IV. KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR IAM INTEGRATION IN THE CONTEXT OF ONE WORLD BANK GROUP INTEGRATION

V. OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IAM INTEGRATION

VI. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS BY WBG MANAGEMENT AND BOARDS TO STRENGTHEN THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM

VII. RECOMMENDED PROCESS FOR IAM INTEGRATION

ANNEX 1. TASK FORCE INTERVIEWS AND MEETINGS

ANNEX 2. SUMMARY OF TASK FORCE CONSULTATIONS, INTERVIEWS, AND WEBINARS WITH EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS

ANNEX 3. TASK FORCE PROPOSED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALIGNMENT AND DIFFERENTIATION

Public Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized TASK FORCE ON INTEGRATION OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS MAY 6, 2026 Disclaimer: This report is a product of the independent Task Force engaged by the Boards ofthe World Bank, IFC, and MIGA (the Boards) to develop options and recommendations regarding the potential integration of the World Bank Group’s (WBG’s) Independent Accountability Mechanisms. Task Force on Integration of the WBG IAMs Final Report and Recommendation Official Use Only Task Force on Integration of the WBG IAMs Final Report and Recommendation Official Use Only Table of Contents Acknowledgements Note from Task Force to CODE Abbreviations Executive Summary I. THE TASK FORCE: MANDATE, PRINCIPLES AND KEY QUESTIONS ............................1 II. TASK FORCE PROCESS...............................................................................................................2 III. CURRENT STATUS OF THE IAMs .............................................................................................5 1. Effectiveness based on IAM criteria ....................................................................................7 CAO……………………………………………………………………………………….10 IPN………………………………………………………………………………………..12 DRS………………………………………………………………………………………..14 2. Cost-effectiveness ................................................................................................................. 15 IV. KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR IAM INTEGRATION IN THE CONTEXT OF ONEWORLD BANK GROUP INTEGRATION.................................................................................17 V. OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IAM INTEGRATION ..................................23 1. Principles guiding the development of IAM integration options ....................................23 2. Task Force approach to developing options ......................................................................23 3. Integration options and recommendations........................................................................23 a. Integrated website portal for IAM accessibility……………………………….23 b. Three structural options………………………………………………………...25 c. Policy harmonization options and recommendations…………………………50 d. Proposed case management flow chart for integrated IAM…………………. 72 VI. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS BY WBG MANAGEMENT AND BOARDS TO STRENGTHEN THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM..............................................................74 VII. RECOMMENDED PROCESS FOR IAM INTEGRATION .....................................................76 ANNEX 1. TASK FORCE INTERVIEWS AND MEETINGS ..............................................................78 ANNEX 2. SUMMARY OF TASK FORCE CONSULTATIONS, INTERVIEWS, AND WEBINARS WITH EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS ............................................................................83 ANNEX 3. TASK FORCE PROPOSED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALIGNMENT AND DIFFERENTIATION.............................................................................................................89 Task Force on Integration of the WBG IAMs Final Report and Recommendation Official Use Only Acknowledgments The Task Force wishes to acknowledge with appreciation the commitment and engagement of the World Bank Group’s Executive Directors, in particular our engagement with CODE and its Chair and Co-chair, Param Iyer and Eugene Rhuggenaath. We also wish to thank the leadership and senior staff of the three World Bank Group Independent Accountability Mechanisms, including Ibrahim Pam, Evelyn Dietsche, and Ajay Deshpande and the Inspection Panel staff including Serge Selwan; Janine Ferretti and the CAO management team including Estefania Torres, Gabriela Stocks, and NokukhanyaNtuli; and Orsolya Szekely and the DRS team including Scott Adams, William Romans, and Oriana Bolvaran. We would also like to recognize the substantial a

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Task Force report on IAM integration?

The report presents options and recommendations for integrating the World Bank Group’s Independent Accountability Mechanisms for consideration by CODE.

How does the report evaluate the current status of the IAMs?

It assesses effectiveness based on IAM criteria for key mechanisms and examines cost-effectiveness as part of the current status review.

What types of integration recommendations are included?

The report provides guiding principles, develops structural integration options, proposes policy harmonization options, and includes a recommended case management flow for an integrated IAM.

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