To Submit a complaint in any language other than English: Please reach out to EBC helpline ethics_helpline@worldbank.org OR 202-473-0279


Contacting the Ethics and Business Conduct Department of the World Bank for advice, for support in resolving issues, or for reporting misconduct Involving a World Bank Group Staff Member

Protecting staff members and the people the World Bank Group (WBG) serves is directly linked to the institution's mission of ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity. The WBG has a strong commitment to providing a safe working environment, free from harassment and abuse. This commitment is enshrined in its Code of Conduct and Staff Rules. The WBG does not tolerate staff involvement in unethical behavior, sexual harassment or other harassment, sexual exploitation or abuse, or other misconduct. If you have experienced or are aware of harassment or other misconduct involving a World Bank Group staff member, you are encouraged to report it to the WBG Ethics and Business Conduct Department (EBC) in confidence using this electronic form. Please note that you are not required to provide your name and an email address. If you do provide contact information, EBC will follow up with you directly; if not your submission will be anonymous. If you choose to report anonymously, please provide enough information in the other fields to enable a meaningful review the situation. Either way, please be assured that this will be handled with extreme care and sensitivity.

Listed below are the three different avenues for contacting EBC.

1. Requesting Advice : You can request advice related to workplace. Please click here to request advice.

2. Reporting Harassment : You can file a complaint with EBC on any issues related to sexual or other harassment using this form. Please click here to report harassment.

3. Reporting Misconduct : You can file a complaint with EBC on any issues related to workplace misconduct. Please click here to report other misconduct.