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p. 7 of 7 BACK | NEXT I. Introduction II. Current Policies and Practices III. Recent Developments at the World Bank and the IFC IV. Concerns and Constraints Relating to Confidentiality and Disclosure V. General Policy on Disclosure VI. Implementation of the Policy VII. Recommendations

Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information

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VII. Recommendations

51. It is recommended that the Board approve the following:

1. the Bank should endorse the policy outlined in this paper to provide the fullest possible degree of transparency and disclosure in all areas of the Bank’s operations;

2. the Bank should adopt a revised classification system as described in paragraphs 29-32 of this document, and procedures for the release of documents and information in accordance with the proposals set forth in paragraphs 33-45 of this paper;

3. these recommendations should take effect on 1 January 1995; and

4. the revised classification system and procedures for release of documents should be reviewed within 2 years after implementation, and the results of the review, together with proposals for additional action, if any, submitted to the Board.

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