The Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) contain several provisions commonly referred to as the "political prohibition". Most importantly, article IV, section 10 provides that: "The Bank and its officers shall not interfere in the political affairs of any member, … Only economic considerations shall be relevant to their decisions …". Successive General Counsels of the Bank have provided legal interpretations that have sought to distinguish legitimate "economic considerations" from inappropriate "political" factors.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights