Inspection Panel

On March 31, 2026, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the Inspection Panel’s recommendation not to investigate the Indonesia: East Kalimantan Project for Emission Reductions Results (P166244).

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Interested in knowing more about our latest case in Tanzania? If so, you won’t want to miss our latest video!

Inspection Panel Chairperson Ibrahim Pam leads a discussion on the investigation into the Tanzania: Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) Project. He is joined by Panel Member Evelyn Dietsche and Senior Policy Advisor Serge Selwan, who offer in-depth information and reflections on the case, including the World Bank Management Action Plan proposed to address the Panel’s findings. The video concludes with former Panel Chairperson and Lead Investigator Mark Goldsmith, who shares lessons learned from the investigation. We acknowledge as well Ramanie Kunanayagam who was then the Chairperson of the Inspection Panel during the investigation.

We thank the Requesters and their Advisor, The Oakland Institute, for bringing these concerns to the Panel; the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for its full cooperation and support throughout the process; Bank Management and staff for their cooperation and for sharing information; the consultants- Dr Cathryn MacCallum, Marc Forget, and William "Bongo" Woodley- whose expert advice supported the process; and the rest of the Panel Case Team- Richard Wyness, Rupes Dalai, and Dion Lorenz Romano- for their dedication and hard work throughout the investigation.

We also urge you to read our non-technical summary of the case, available in English and Swahili, which provides a brief, accessible overview of the Panel’s findings and the Management Action Plan. Link here: https://www.inspectionpanel.org/news/panel-releases-non-technical-summary-inspection-panel-investigation-report-tanzania-regrow

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw4Qsnt1GtE

Inspection Panel Investigation: Tanzania - REGROW Project Inspection Panel Chairperson Ibrahim Pam leads a discussion on the investigation into the Tanzania: Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Gro...

Panel registers Request for Inspection on the Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project and Technical Assistance for Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan. The World Bank Management shall provide the Panel with a response to the issues raised in the Request for Inspection which the Panel expects to receive by May 23, 2025. After receiving Management’s response and engaging with the relevant stakeholders, the Panel shall make a recommendation to the Board of Executive Directors on whether the matter should be investigated.

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Panel Registers Request for Inspection on the Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project and Technical Assistance for Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan | Inspection Panel The Panel received a Request dated February 24, 2025, related to the Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project (P181029) and Technical Assistance for Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project (P178819) (the “Project”) in Tajikistan. The Request was signed by two individuals (the ...