Consulting Service Manual: A comprehensive guide to selection of consultants

The World Bank finances consulting assignments in all sectors, such as poverty reduction, social development, institutional reforms, environmental projects information technology, knowledge management, and infrastructure. This new manual provides practical advice on the selection and use of consultants in accordance with current Bank procedures , and recommends best practice on non mandatory issues. It illustrates and explains World Bank policies on conflict of interest, prevention of fraud and corruption, and transfer of knowledge. The manual and the CD-ROM that is included are designed to be of use to consulting organizations of all types as well as to Bank staff and clients.