Catalog

Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information

The hard copy version of this document is no longer available. View Document  Policy Papers Publication Date: June 2003

This Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information Policy has been superceded by the Public Communications Policy [ PDF ] effective 1 September 2005.

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Contents

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1. Introduction

2. Current Policies and Practices

   1. Classification System
   2. Declassification and Disclosure of Documents
   3. Recent Developments within the Bank
   
   

3. Recent Developments at the World Bank and the IFC

4. Concerns and Constraints Relating to Confidentiality and Disclosure

5. General Policy on Disclosure

6. Implementation of the Policy

   1. Classification System
   2. Release of Specific Documents
   3. Other Documents and Requests for Information
   4. Effective Date and Review
   5. Cost Considerations
   
   

7. Recommendations