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Information Development News

As part of its programme of participatory outreach, the World Bank is seeking public comments on a draft review of its Information Disclosure Policy. In addition to seeking comments electronically there will be a programme of face-to-face consultations in all regions of the world during the next few months. The draft paper assesses implementation as a basis for considering possible extensions to the policy. It also discusses broader issues of access to Bank information, especially in developing countries. The website will remain open to receive comments and suggestions until 31 March 2001. A summary of the feedback received will be posted, along with a preliminary Bank staff response to the points raised. Since the Bank first issued instructions on disclosure in 1985, it has endorsed the value of disclosing information about its activities as a way of promoting informed debate about development. The 1993 revision to the disclosure policy expanded the number of documents that were made available to the public and, for the first time, established public information centres to make these documents available. In 1995 and 1997, staff reports examined the implementation of the policy and suggested improvements. The draft review is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish language versions. Printed copies of the draft policy are also available.