Jamieson Smith

Chief Suspension and Debarment Officer, World Bank

Class Year

1997

Professional Background

As the World Bank's Chief Suspension and Debarment Officer (the “SDO”), I am an attorney, leading the World Bank’s Office of Suspension and Debarment, which is the first tier of the Bank’s two-tiered sanctions system. I impartially review accusations of fraud, corruption, and collusion against World Bank contractors and determine whether there is sufficient evidence to suspend their contracting eligibility.

How has your English degree from Duke shaped your work life?

The reading and writing skills I honed at Duke are a huge part of the skill set I bring to my everyday work life, reviewing large case files and drafting clear decisions.

Personal websites:

https://www.worldbank.org/content/dam/documents/sanctions/office-of-suspension-and-debarment/other-documents/Jamieson%20Smith%20Bio%20(2023).pdf

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