This volume investigates the evolution and application of legal precedents established by the World Bank Administrative Tribunal between 1988 and 1991. The author, C. F. Amerasinghe, a recognized expert in international civil service law, organizes these judicial pronouncements to clarify the tribunal's influence on the legal framework governing international organizations. By extracting specific segments of judgments, the text provides a structured analysis of how the court interprets employment disputes and administrative regulations within the international sphere.

Legal scholars and practitioners view this work as a foundational reference for understanding the jurisprudence of international administrative tribunals. The text is noted for its clinical precision and its utility in navigating the complex legal landscape of international employment law.