AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism Benchmark | Accountability Console

AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism

Is there a time limit on the contract for the head or director?

Yes

Benchmark Category

IAM Staff

Date of Policy Review

Jun, 2021

Page Updated On:

April 27, 2022, 5 p.m.

Citations

Notes

One non-renewable six-year term

How do other IAMs compare?

IAM	Answer
AFD Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism	Unknown
OPIC Office of Accountability	No
UNDP Social and Environmental Compliance Unit	No
DEG/FMO/PR Independent Complaints Mechanism	N/A
UNDP Stakeholder Response Mechanism	N/A
EBRD Project Complaint Mechanism	Yes
ADB Special Project Facilitator and Compliance Review Panel	Yes
IDB Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism	Yes
EIB Complaints Mechanism	Unknown
EBRD Independent Project Accountability Mechanism	Yes
GCF Independent Redress Mechanism	Yes
WB Inspection Panel	Yes
WB Accountability Mechanism	Yes
AIIB Project-affected People’s Mechanism	No provision.
IKI Compliance Mechanism	N/A
IFC Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman	Yes

Does this policy correlate with complaint outcomes?

Complaint Status

Eligibility

Dispute Resolution

Compliance Review