September 2004, The World Bank Group
The World Bank Group announced in 2000 that it would conduct a comprehensive assessment of its activities in the extractive industries sector (oil, gas, and mining production - EI). This included, the Extractive Industries Review, an independent stakeholder consultation process headed by Dr. Emil Salim (former State Minister for Population and Environment, Indonesia). Dr. Salim’s report produced a number of recommendations for the institution’s future involvement in the sector. The Bank Group has considered these recommendations seriously and, in responding, has consulted with and sought to balance the often diverse views of many stakeholders including shareholder governments, civil society, and industry. What follows is a summary of Bank Group management’s response.
