The Inspection Panel is an independent complaints mechanism for people and communities who believe they're adversely affected by @WorldBank financed projects.

Washington, DC
Joined April 2015
It was a pleasure having Eli 洋一 Leadham join the World Bank Inspection Panel this summer. Eli brought his passion for human rights and accountability, along with a sharp analytical perspective. Read more about Eli’s internship experience here: lnkd.in/ezmyzBfX
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It was a pleasure having Kanmani Duraikkannan join the World Bank Inspection Panel this summer. We’re grateful for her contributions and excited to see where her journey takes her next. Read more about Kanmani’s internship experience: lnkd.in/e9KybNEs
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On July 29, 2026, the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank approved the Inspection Panel’s Second Report and Recommendation on a Request for Inspection pertaining to the India: Green National Highway Corridor Project. Read full article here: inspectionpanel.org/news/wor…
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𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 Learn more and/or apply here: lnkd.in/ejnhQtxj
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Effective August 2, 2026, Ibrahim Pam, Chairperson of the The World Bank Inspection Panel, began serving concurrently as Acting Director-General of the Office of the CAO. He will serve in this capacity until a new Director General is appointed. cao-ombudsman.org/staff/ibra…
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It’s “𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲,” and we were delighted to welcome our guests today!
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The Inspection Panel of the World Bank is hiring an Investigation Officer! Deadline of application: April 21,2026. Learn more and apply here: worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/a…
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he Inspection Panel of the World Bank is hiring an Extended-Term Consultant! Deadline of application: April 20,2026. Learn more and apply here: worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/a…
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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). Learn more about the case 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: inspectionpanel.org/news/boa…
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On March 24, 2026, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Inspection Panel’s recommendation to investigate the Mozambique: Cyclone Idai & Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project (P171040). Learn more about the case here: inspectionpanel.org/news/boa…
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Look: The Inspection Panel has released a new video on Tanzania: REGROW investigation. In the video, the Panel reflects on the project, issues raised, findings of compliance and non-compliance, and lessons learned. Watch full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=Tw4Qsnt1…
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