Mar 15, 09:40 AM

World Bank Admits Cover-up in African School Sex Abuse Scandal

Following two in-depth investigations by The Intercept into a cover-up of a child sex abuse scandal at a for-profit school network in Africa, the World Bank has acknowledged its wrongdoing. World Bank head, Ajay Banga, issued an apology to the victims in an email to staff. The World Bank's internal watchdog criticized the organization's handling and oversight of its investment in the Kenyan school chain, which was subject to an internal investigation after allegations of student abuse emerged. The scandal highlights the consequences of the World Bank's investment strategies in educational initiatives in Africa.

#The Intercept #Africa #World Bank #Ajay Banga #Kenyan

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Sources

John Cusack@johncusack
2 years ago
Whistleblower: The World Bank Helped Cover Up Child Sex Abuse at a Chain of For-Profit Schools It Funded https://t.co/nsdZjyG0wn by @ryangrim, @NehaWadekar
John Cusack@johncusack
2 years ago
Two Harvard Grads Saw Big Profits in African Education. Children Paid the Price. https://t.co/JXK46tfYGZ by @NehaWadekar, @ryangrim
The New York Times@nytimes
2 years ago
The World Bank’s internal watchdog on Thursday criticized the organization’s handling and oversight of its investment in a chain of Kenyan schools that were subject to an internal investigation after allegations that students were abused. https://t.co/x4dDIGALf6

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