The World Bank policy on access to information (Anglais)

This statement sets out the policy of the World Bank on public access to information in its possession. The policy supersedes the World Bank policy on disclosure of information, and takes effect on July 1, 2010. As the Bank has long recognized, a sound...  Voir la suite This statement sets out the policy of the World Bank on public access to information in its possession. The policy supersedes the World Bank policy on disclosure of information, and takes effect on July 1, 2010. As the Bank has long recognized, a sound, open access to information policy is fundamental to fulfilling its many roles. At the same time, the Bank has an obligation to protect the confidentiality of certain information. This policy endeavors to strike an appropriate balance. It is based on five principles: maximizing access to information; setting out a clear list of exceptions; safeguarding the deliberative process; providing clear procedures for making information available; and recognizing requesters' right to an appeals process. Following an introduction, part two sets out the core policy, and part three sets out how the Bank handles information relating to member countries and other parties, and part four sets out the implementation aspects of the policy.  Réduire

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