These reports provide information about the allegations, methodology, and findings of an investigation, as well as any action taken by the WBG. Redacted reports are provided to the World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors and, after the completion of any related sanctions proceedings, posted on INT’s website. INT sends referral reports to relevant national authorities if evidence indicates that the laws of a World Bank Group member country may have been violated. Final FIRs are submitted to the World Bank Group President.įIRs form the basis for two other INT outputs: referral reports and redacted reports. FIRs are sent to regional management and relevant operational staff for comment before being finalized. When INT substantiates an investigation, it produces a Final Investigation Report (FIR). The allegation is considered unsubstantiated if there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove it, and unfounded if the allegation has no basis in fact. An INT investigation is administrative in nature and the standard of proof used to substantiate an investigation is akin to a "balance of probabilities," rather than the criminal standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt." If INT finds sufficient evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that the alleged conduct, or other sanctionable conduct, occurred, then the matter is deemed substantiated. Through investigations, INT ascertains whether firms and/or individuals have engaged in one of the World Bank Group's five sanctionable practices.
#Vice definition full
When a complaint does not reach the threshold for a full investigation, INT works with World Bank Group operational staff to address the issues raised. In determining whether to move from a preliminary investigation to a full investigation, INT considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to: the seriousness of the allegations the potential development impact of the alleged misconduct the credibility of the complainant the presence or availability of corroborating evidence and the amount of project and contract funds involved. In FY19, nearly 85 percent of received complaints were determined to be outside INT’s mandate or were directed to the proper channel for redress.Ĭomplaints that fall under INT's jurisdiction undergo a preliminary investigation to determine if they are credible and of sufficient gravity to warrant opening a full investigation. Complaints outside of INT's jurisdiction are redirected to other areas of the World Bank Group or to external entities as appropriate. This assessment determines whether the complaint relates to a sanctionable practice in World Bank Group-financed projects and falls within INT’s jurisdiction. INT performs an initial assessment of every complaint that it receives at intake.
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