AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism Benchmark | Accountability Console

AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism

Is there a time frame within which a complaint must be brought?

Yes

Benchmark Category

When to bring the complaint

Date of Policy Review

Jun, 2021

Page Updated On:

April 27, 2022, 5 p.m.

Citations

Notes

From pre-approval through 24 months after the physical completion of the concerned operation or more than 24 months from the date the complainant becomes aware of the adverse impacts, whichever comes later.

How do other IAMs compare?

IAM	Answer
AFD Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism	Yes
ADB Special Project Facilitator and Compliance Review Panel	Yes
EBRD Project Complaint Mechanism	Yes
UNDP Social and Environmental Compliance Unit	Yes
OPIC Office of Accountability	Yes
IDB Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism	Yes
UNDP Stakeholder Response Mechanism	Yes
DEG/FMO/PR Independent Complaints Mechanism	Yes
EIB Complaints Mechanism	Yes
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	Yes
IKI Compliance Mechanism	Yes
IFC Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman	Yes

Does this policy correlate with complaint outcomes?

Complaint Status

Eligibility

Dispute Resolution

Compliance Review