Environmental and Social Policies of the World Bank Group (WBG)

Join the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the World Bank Group, Heinrich Boell Foundation, URGEWALD, and the Bank Information Center for a discussion and dialogue on safeguards and sustainability policies in the World Bank, IFC and MIGA. The discussion will build on a recent evaluation conducted by IEG that analyzes the effectiveness of the safeguards and sustainability policies put in place by the World Bank Group (WBG) to prevent or mitigate adverse impacts of its projects on people and the environment. Environmental and social safeguard policies and Performance Standards remain a cornerstone of the WBG's support for sustainable development and effectiveness of its operations.

Presenter
Anis A. Dani, Lead Evaluation Officer, IEG, WBG

Comments
Nancy Alexander, Heinrich Boell Foundation
Korinna Horta, URGEWALD
Vince McElhinny, Bank Information Center

Discussants
Paul Bermingam, Director, Investment Lending Unit, WB (TBC)

Moderated by
Nobumitsu Hayashi, Executive Director, Japan (TBC)

Chair
Vinod Thomas, Director-General and Senior Vice President, IEG, WBG