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Quarterly Newsletter | June 2026

Welcome to the June issue of Accountability Matters. This quarter, we lead with an important announcement on the integration of the World Bank Group’s independent accountability mechanisms. We feature an article on stakeholder consultations, a crucial piece of the accountability puzzle. We also provide an update on the Accountability Toolkit recently launched by Accountability Counsel. Finally, we report on the recent Accountability Mechanism outreach event held in Panama. We hope you enjoy this edition of Accountability Matters. Please let us know if you have any comments or story ideas for the newsletter at account...@worldbank.org or ipa...@worldbank.org.

Orsolya Székely Head, Dispute Resolution Service	Ibrahim Pam Chairperson, Inspection Panel

World Bank announcement: integration of independent accountability mechanisms Move creates one integrated WBG independent accountability mechanism to increase effectiveness and cohesion for better results

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Achieving meaningful stakeholder engagement: “It remains a problem” Despite strong guidance, inadequate stakeholder engagement is the most frequently raised issue in community complaints

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Building foundations for engagement in Panama The Accountability Mechanism organized a Spanish-language outreach session for civil society  Read more

A one-stop shop for accountability  accountability.tools provides a timely online resource to help communities and civil society file complaints  Read more

Reporting accountability A round-up of the latest knowledge products from the world of accountability Read more

🔔 News IDB Board of Directors Renews Term of Andrea Vargas Repetto as Director of MICI Board approves Panel Recommendation Not to Investigate Indonesia: East Kalimantan Project for Emission Reductions Results   Board approves Panel Recommendation to Investigate Mozambique: Cyclone Idai & Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project  Mozambique: Cyclone Idai & Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project – Parties Agree to Pursue Dispute Resolution 🗓  Events 23rd IAMnet Annual Meetings from 9-12 October in Bangkok, Thailand

📣 Jobs Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Deadline: June 14, 2026 Mediator, Independent Redress Mechanism, Green Climate Fund Location: Songdo, South Korea Deadline: June 15, 2026

Accountability Matters Editorial Team Jennine Meyer, Rabi Thapa, and Rob Doherty

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