Is there a quota system limiting the numbers of staff of the different nationalities of the Member States?
There is not a quota system on the nationalities of staff. Nonetheless, the Bank’s Statutes (art. 13.7) require staff selection processes to consider, not only personal ability and qualifications, but also the attainment of an equitable representation of the nationals of the Bank’s Member States. This may mean that in cases where competence levels of candidates are comparable, preference may be given to candidates of under-represented nationalities.
