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Is a standard time frame or limit established for the CR investigation phase?

Yes

Benchmark Category

Investigation authority during compliance review

Date of Policy Review

Apr, 2020

Page Updated On:

April 27, 2022, 5 p.m.

Citations

Operating Procedures (OP); p. 21, section 3.3.64

Notes

Investigation plan with time-frame issued within four to six weeks after an investigation is approved by the Board. The Panel seeks to complete its investigations within six months following completion of the investigation plan.

How do other IAMs compare?

IAM	Answer
AFD Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism	No
OPIC Office of Accountability	Yes
UNDP Social and Environmental Compliance Unit	No
DEG/FMO/PR Independent Complaints Mechanism	No
UNDP Stakeholder Response Mechanism	Other
EBRD Project Complaint Mechanism	No
ADB Special Project Facilitator and Compliance Review Panel	No
IDB Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism	Yes
EIB Complaints Mechanism	Yes
EBRD Independent Project Accountability Mechanism	Yes
GCF Independent Redress Mechanism	Yes
AfDB Independent Recourse Mechanism	No
WB Accountability Mechanism	Other

Does this policy correlate with complaint outcomes?

Complaint Status

Eligibility

Dispute Resolution

Compliance Review