AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism Benchmark | Accountability Console

AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism

May the IAM waive a prior attempted resolution requirement if dangerous or futile?

Yes

Benchmark Category

Eligibility requirements

Date of Policy Review

Jun, 2021

Page Updated On:

April 27, 2022, 5 p.m.

Citations

Notes

How do other IAMs compare?

IAM	Answer
OPIC Office of Accountability	Yes
AFD Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism	Yes
DEG/FMO/PR Independent Complaints Mechanism	Other
UNDP Social and Environmental Compliance Unit	N/A
EBRD Project Complaint Mechanism	Yes
ADB Special Project Facilitator and Compliance Review Panel	Unknown
IDB Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism	Other
UNDP Stakeholder Response Mechanism	Yes
EIB Complaints Mechanism	Yes
EBRD Independent Project Accountability Mechanism	Yes
GCF Independent Redress Mechanism	N/A
WB Inspection Panel	Unknown
WB Accountability Mechanism	Unknown
AIIB Project-affected People’s Mechanism	Yes
IKI Compliance Mechanism	N/A
IFC Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman	N/A

Does this policy correlate with complaint outcomes?

Complaint Status

Eligibility

Dispute Resolution

Compliance Review