The World Bank Inspection Panel
The World Bank Inspection Panel is a quasi-independent mechanism that was created under pressure from non-governmental organizations and donor governments concerned about the Bank’s history of policy violations. The Panel provides a forum for locally-affected people to request an investigation into the Bank’s role in projects, and the extent to which the Bank has complied with its social and environmental policies.  Click here for more detailed information on the Panel and to access CIEL's Citizen's Guide to the World Bank Inspection Panel (pdf format).  French, Portuguese and Spanish editions of the Citizen's Guide are also currently available.

Summary of Past Claims:  As of February 2000, 20 claims have been filed with the Inspection Panel, each with a different outcome.  Click here for brief summaries of the claims.