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GTI Comments on World Bank draft Disclosure Policy (Nov 2009)
3rd November 2009
GTI analyzed the World Bank's draft Disclosure Policy (16 October 2009 version). GTI reviewed the proposed Policy in light of the GTI Charter and Model World Bank Policy. GTI applauds the Bank for taking significant steps in reorienting its approach to access to information. At the same time, serious limitations in the draft Policy would undermine key proposed principles, such as "maximizing access."
Significant advances include:
- assertion of true presumption of disclosure
- expanded routine disclosure
- increased (yet still limited) access to decision-making
- a request system
- a two-stage appeals process, with a first-of-its-kind independent appeals body.
Serious limitations include:
- a vastly overbroad deliberative process exception
- limited or no access to draft information
- third party vetos
- closed Board meetings and withholding of Executive Director statements
- long declassification timelines
- lack of specificity
Please click here to download the comments. (Adobe Acrobat format).
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GTI Comments on World Bank draft Disclosure Policy (Nov 2009)Published 3rd November 2009 by GTI
GTI Comments on ADB Whistleblower Policy
28th July 2009
As part of the ADB's review of its Whistleblower Policy, GTI submitted a set of comments.
Please click here to download the comments. (Adobe Acrobat format).
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Comments on ADB Whistleblower PolicyPublished 28th July 2009 by GTI
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Access to Information Network (ATIN)Comments on EIB Transparency and Disclosure Policies
22nd July 2009
GTI, CEE Bankwatch, and CounterBalance submitted comments as part of the EIB's review of its Transparency and Disclosure policies.
Please click here to download the comments. (Adobe Acrobat format).
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Comments on EIB Transparency and Disclosure PoliciesPublished 22nd July 2009 by CEE Bankwatch
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CEE Bankwatch Network">CEE Bankwatch NetworkGTI World Bank Transparency Review Update 3
9th April 2009
The World Bank launched a review of its Policy on Disclosure of Information on March 13, 2009, with the posting of an "Approach Paper." Update 3 provides brief comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the Bank's proposals.
Please click here to download the update in English (Adobe Acrobat format).
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GTI World Bank Transparency Review Update 3 (Arabic)Published 22nd April 2009 by GTI
GTI World Bank Transparency Review Update 3 (English)
Published 9th April 2009 by GTI
GTI World Bank Transparency Review Update 3 (French)
Published 14th April 2009 by GTI
GTI World Bank Transparency Review Update 3 (Russian)
Published 15th April 2009 by GTI
