Uganda-Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project Accountability

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This document, dated March 9, 2026, from the Head of the World Bank's Dispute Resolution Service (DRS), Orsolya Szekely, formally notifies the Executive Directors, the Inspection Panel, and World Bank Management that the parties involved in the Uganda: Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project (P170466) have not agreed to pursue dispute resolution. Following an Inspection Panel recommendation on January 23, 2026, to investigate the project, the DRS offered dispute resolution on January 30, 2026. A mission to Uganda from February 24-26, 2026, was conducted to provide information and answer questions about the dispute resolution option. As a result of the parties' decision not to pursue this avenue, the Inspection Panel will now commence its investigation as per paragraph 32 of the AM Resolution. The notice is copied to relevant World Bank officials, including the President of the International Development Association and the Chair of the World Bank Inspection Panel.

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NOTICE – NO AGREEMENT TO PURSUE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Uganda: Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project (P170466)

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What is the purpose of this document?

This document formally notifies World Bank stakeholders that the parties involved in the Uganda: Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project have not agreed to dispute resolution, leading to the initiation of an investigation.

When was the project approved for investigation?

The World Bank Board of Directors approved an Inspection Panel recommendation to investigate the project on January 23, 2026.

What was the role of the Dispute Resolution Service (DRS)?

The DRS offered the opportunity for dispute resolution to the parties and conducted a mission to Uganda to provide information and answer questions about this option.

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