02/05/2025

The Bench: Newsletter of the World Bank Administrative Tribunal - Issue No.10

The Tribunal Secretariat is pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of its e-newsletter: The Bench.

The e-newsletter is part of the Secretariat’s continuous efforts in knowledge sharing and outreach.

Highlights of the issue include (1) a note on Judge Halfeld, one of three new Tribunal judges; (2) articles describing cases involving sexual harassment, the overturning of a misconduct finding, and the scope of an Opportunity to Improve plan; (3) a summary of other recent judgments; and (4) information regarding events relating to the Tribunal.

Click here to read the February 2025 Edition of The Bench.

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The Bench: Newsletter of the World Bank Administrative Tribunal

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