United States, April 16 -- The World Bank Group announced the 21-month debarment with conditional release of Mr. Roger Bokandenga ("Mr. Bokandenga"), a national of the Democratic Republic of Congo, for corrupt practices in connection with the World Bank-financed Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development and Growth Project ("PADMPME").The PADMPME project aimed to support the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises and increase employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth and women in select areas. Under the facts of the case, Mr. Bokandenga served as a member of the evaluation commission that shortlisted a company for the award of a Bank-funded contract. He later received a portion of the contract value, US$ 6,183, paid ...