World Bank Disclosure Policy and Inspection Panel: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy of the Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, Second Session, June 21, 1994, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1995 - 230 pages |
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Page 160 - At the national level, each individual shall have appropriate access to information concerning the environment that is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes. States shall facilitate and encourage public awareness and participation by making information widely available. Effective access to judicial and administrative proceedings, including redress and remedy, shall...
Page 160 - Every citizen shall have the right and the opportunity, without any of the distinctions mentioned in article 2 and without unreasonable restrictions: a) To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives; b) To vote and to be elected at genuine periodic elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the will of the electors; c) To have access, on general terms of equality,...
Page 160 - Furthermore, in the more specific context of environment and development, the need for new forms of participation has emerged. This includes the need of individuals, groups and organizations to participate in environmental impact assessment procedures and to know about and participate in decisions...
Page 199 - In addition, the environmental data sheet notes the actions proposed to mitigate adverse impact. 10. A project that is likely to have significant adverse impacts that may be sensitive, irreversible, or diverse. Public availability of the environmental assessment in the borrowing country and its submission to the Bank is a prerequisite to project appraisal. Environmental assessments and environmental analyses incorporate, wherever relevant, resettlement plans and indigenous peoples development plans....
Page 191 - Foreword The sharing of information is essential for effective and sustainable development: it stimulates debate and broadens understanding of development issues, and it facilitates coordination among the many parties involved in development. It serves to strengthen public support for efforts to improve the lives of people in developing countries. The World Bank's experience clearly indicates that the quality of many operations benefits when staff and government officials consult and share information...
Page 179 - Bank includes the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
Page 58 - Requests filed after the Closing Date of the loan financing the project with respect to which the request is filed or after the loan financing the project has been substantially disbursed.
Page 40 - Bank staff for additional information and documentation on a project in preparation, "upon request.. .the Country Department Director responsible will, after consultation with the Government to identify any sections that involve confidential material or compromise Government/Bank interactions, release factual documents, or portions thereof, that provide inputs in the project preparation." The Independent Inspection Panel consists of three members who will hear complaints from parties or groups (not...
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Page 146 - The affected party must demonstrate that its rights or interests have been or are likely to be directly affected by an action or omission of the Bank as a result of a failure of the Bank to follow its operational policies and procedures...