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The World Bank
News
Nov 05,2025

Call for Expressions of Interest for Dispute Resolution and Mediation Professionals from the Western Balkans

The World Bank
Case update
Oct 30,2025

Dispute Resolution Service Follow-up Report: The Second Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project (KIIDP-2) in Uganda

Dispute Resolution Service workshop in Kenya
Outreach
Aug 13,2025

How civil society can help communities solve their problems

A portrait of Professor David Hunter.
Interview
Aug 13,2025

"Independent Accountability Mechanisms represent a fundamentally different approach to development"

Butterflies in Mexico
Feature Story
Aug 13,2025

Accounting for biodiversity: Ensuring safeguards work for people and planet

A compilation of covers featured in the latest article on reporting accountability.
Publication
Aug 13,2025

Reporting Accountability August 2025

The World Bank
Case update
Aug 11,2025

Conclusion of Dispute Resolution Process – Vietnam Coastal Cities Sustainable Environment Project

Dispute Resolution Service 2025 summer intern
Interview
Jul 24,2025

Internship spotlight: Ana Maria Torres Martinez

Reporting accountability May 2025
Publication
Jun 18,2025

Reporting Accountability June 2025

Full Mutual Reliance Framework CSPF 2025
Outreach
Jun 18,2025

Mutual reliance should balance efficiency with accountability

African Mining Accountability Platform's app
Feature Story
Jun 18,2025

Citizen reporting for better mining in Africa

Evelyn Dietsche, Inspection Panel
Interview
Jun 18,2025

A social scientist takes a fresh look at accountability

DRS workshop in Senegal-1
Outreach
Apr 01,2025

Introducing the Dispute Resolution Service to Francophone Africa

Ajay Deshpande
News
Mar 11,2025

Ajay Deshpande Appointed as a Member of the Inspection Panel

The World Bank
Case update
Mar 10,2025

Accountability Mechanism Dispute Resolution Service Vietnam Case Mediation Extended by Six Months

What makes for a strong independent accountability mechanism
Feature Story
Feb 20,2025

Keeping accountability in sight

COP29 accountability panelists
Outreach
Feb 20,2025

COP29: Accountability for a successful just transition

Reporting accountability February 2025
Publication
Feb 20,2025

Reporting Accountability February 2025

Jonathan Mead of Transparentem
Interview
Feb 20,2025

Shining a spotlight on the need for greater accountability in global supply chains

Diana Nyamwiza Kyabega
Interview
Dec 12,2024

Internship spotlight: Diana Nyamwiza Kyabega

The World Bank
Case update
Nov 15,2024

Parties in Pakistan Khyber Pass Economic Corridor Project Agree to Pursue Dispute Resolution

FCV and accountability poster
News
Nov 14,2024

Securing accountability in FCV-affected countries

The World Bank
News
Nov 11,2024

Event: Why Accountability is Key to a Successful Just Transition

Reporting accountability Oct 2024
Publication
Oct 11,2024

Reporting Accountability October 2024

David Simpson, African Development Bank
Interview
Oct 11,2024

“The most pressing challenge (facing IAMs today) is ensuring that the green energy transition is both rapid and just.”

IAMnet 2024 group photo
News
Oct 11,2024

IAMnet 2024 Annual Meetings (post-event)

IAMnet Annual Meetings 2024
News
Sep 30,2024

IAMnet 2024 Annual Meetings in Manila (pre-event)

The World Bank
Case update
Sep 24,2024

Dispute Resolution Service Follow-up Report: Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade Project and its Additional Financing

IAMnet Annual Meetings 2024
News
Jul 19,2024

World Bank Accountability Mechanism marks three years of supporting project-affected people

IAMs outreach workshop
Interview
Jul 09,2024

Reaching beyond outreach workshops

BYK2024
Outreach
Jul 09,2024

Accountability what? Sharing the message with Generation Alpha

World Bank Youth Summit 2024
Feature Story
Jul 09,2024

Making development accountable to youth

Reporting accountability July 2024
Publication
Jul 09,2024

Reporting Accountability July 2024

The World Bank
News
Jul 03,2024

Feedback Period on Draft Report: External Review of the Board Approved Reforms to the Inspection Panel Toolkit and Creation of the World Bank Accountability Mechanism

IAMs Kenya outreach 2024
Outreach
Jul 02,2024

Strengthening accountability in East Africa

Dispute Resolution Workshop in South America
Outreach
Jun 11,2024

Capacity-building workshops on dispute resolution in South America

The World Bank
Case update
Jun 04,2024

Independent Dispute Resolution Case in Cameroon Reaches Settlement

The World Bank
Case update
May 31,2024

Tanzania REGROW Complaint (Second Request): No Agreement to Pursue Dispute Resolution

Orsolya at the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum 1
News
Apr 16,2024

AM Secretary urges parliamentarians to make it easier for project-affected people to speak up

Marguax Day
Interview
Apr 09,2024

"We are seeking community-led accountability."

AI and Development
Feature Story
Apr 09,2024

Developing AI for development

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Publication
Apr 09,2024

Reporting Accountability April 2024

The World Bank
Case update
Mar 15,2024

Parties in Vietnam Coastal Cities Project Agree to Pursue Dispute Resolution

Call with CSO
Outreach
Mar 01,2024

Partnering with civil society for accountability

AM round up January 2024
Publication
Jan 25,2024

Reporting Accountability January 2024

Wind turbine farm Tunisia
Feature Story
Jan 25,2024

Climate accountability for communities

Scott Adams
Interview
Jan 25,2024

Dispute resolution is an art and a science

December 2023 Joint Outreach by IAMs
Outreach
Dec 22,2023

Making development work for the MENA region

The World Bank
Case update
Dec 15,2023

Tanzania REGROW Complaint: No Agreement to Pursue Dispute Resolution

The World Bank
Case update
Dec 12,2023

Accountability Mechanism Extends Mediation Deadline in Cameroon Case

CSO Workshop on Dispute Resolution Service
Outreach
Nov 20,2023

Workshop builds CSOs’ knowledge of dispute resolution

MOOS July Poster
Outreach
Sep 29,2023

Accountability in Development: Reaching out to civil society and communities in Asia and beyond

IAMnet group photo at 2022 annual meeting
Interview
Sep 29,2023

IAMnet 2023: Centering communities in accountability

Publications Roundup
Publication
Sep 29,2023

Reporting Accountability September 2023

IAMnet Annual Meetings 2023
News
Sep 29,2023

IAMnet Annual Meetings 2023

The World Bank
News
Jun 15,2023

First two independent dispute resolution cases reach settlements

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Feature Story
Jun 14,2023

Reflecting on 30 years of the Inspection Panel

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Feature Story
Jun 14,2023

Honoring two accountability champions

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Interview
Jun 14,2023

A lifelong mission for accountability

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Press Release
Jun 01,2023

Mediation Paves Way for Agreement Between Parties in World Bank-financed Uganda Infrastructure Project

The World Bank
Case update
May 16,2023

Complainants in Bolivia Case Opt for Inspection Panel Investigation

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Press Release
Apr 27,2023

World Bank's First Dispute Resolution Service Outcome: Parties Settle in Nepal Electricity Transmission Line Project Case

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Outreach
Mar 29,2023

Game time: Climbing the ladder to accountability

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Interview
Mar 29,2023

Mediating disputes between communities and governments

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Feature Story
Mar 29,2023

Let’s talk: Dispute resolution’s role in remedy

Orsolya Székely, Secretary of the World Bank Accountability Mechanism
Interview
Mar 21,2023

"I have met only strong women"

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Feature Story
Jan 19,2023

Realizing zero tolerance against reprisals

Safeguarding communities’ right to be heard without fear of retaliation

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Interview
Jan 19,2023

"You tell people what they need to hear"

Inspection Panel Chairperson reflects on lessons from her career

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Feature Story
Jan 19,2023

Data-driven accountability

How one accountability mechanism made its case data open to the public

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News
Dec 13,2022

Ibrahim James Pam appointed as new Panel Member

The World Bank
Press Release
Dec 12,2022

World Bank Accountability Mechanism Secretary and Inspection Panel Releases New and Updated Operating Procedures

The World Bank
Case update
Dec 05,2022

Accountability Mechanism Will Start New Dispute Resolution Case Involving Cameroon Hydroelectric Project

The World Bank
Case update
Dec 05,2022

Accountability Mechanism Extends Mediation Deadline in Uganda Case

The World Bank
News
Sep 09,2022

Accountability Mechanism Extends Date for Submission of Comments on Its Draft Operating Procedure; More Languages Added

The World Bank
Case update
Aug 08,2022

Complainants in Togo Opt for Inspection Panel Investigation

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News
Jul 27,2022

Accountability Mechanism Welcomes Summer Interns

The World Bank
News
Jul 18,2022

Accountability Mechanism Secretary Invites Comment on the Draft Accountability Mechanism Operating Procedures

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Outreach
Jul 18,2022

Accountability Mechanism Joins Bankwatch and other IAMs at Outreach Workshop for CSOs in Sarajevo

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Case update
Jun 28,2022

Board Approves Panel Recommendation to Investigate Togo, WACA Resilience Investment Project; Parties to be Offered Option of Dispute Resolution

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Outreach
May 31,2022

Accountability Mechanism Joins Other IAMs at Virtual Outreach Workshop for CSOs in Pakistan

The World Bank
Case update
Apr 13,2022

Parties in Nepal Transmission Project Case Agree to Pursue Dispute Resolution

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Outreach
Mar 18,2022

Accountability Mechanism Hosts Columbia University Human Rights Advocates Program

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News
Mar 07,2022

William Romans Appointed DRS Head of Operations and Senior Specialist

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News
Jan 11,2022

Ramanie Kunanayagam Becomes Panel Chair

The World Bank
Case update
Dec 07,2021

Parties in Uganda Infrastructure Case Agree to Pursue Dispute Resolution

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News
Nov 18,2021

Accountability Mechanism Welcomes New Team Members

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Outreach
Nov 17,2021

AM Joins Other IAMs at Workshops for CSOs in the Caribbean and Central Africa

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Outreach
Nov 03,2021

AM explains mandate and operations of the Inspection Panel, Dispute Resolution Service at workshop for NGOs in Benin

The World Bank
Case update
Oct 22,2021

Board Approves Panel Recommendation to Investigate Uganda Infrastructure Project; Parties to be Offered Option of Dispute Resolution

The World Bank
Press Release
Oct 13,2021

World Bank Accountability Mechanism Issues Interim Operating Procedures for the Dispute Resolution Service

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Outreach
Sep 16,2021

World Bank Accountability Mechanism Joins other IAMs at Workshop for Civil Society in Turkey

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News
Aug 02,2021

Introducing World Bank Accountability Mechanism Secretary Orsolya Székely

Leader
News
Jul 21,2021

World Bank Accountability Mechanism Secretary Begins Work