AFD Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism Benchmark | Accountability Console

AFD Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism

Are there requirements for a representative to file on behalf of complainants?

Yes

Benchmark Category

Who may bring a complaint to the IAM?

Date of Policy Review

Mar, 2018

Page Updated On:

May 11, 2021, 5 p.m.

Citations

Notes

Must provide a signed power of attorney, delegation of authority, or a proxy that is legally valid in the country of the author of the complaint.

How do other IAMs compare?

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

Does this policy correlate with complaint outcomes?

Complaint Status

Eligibility

Dispute Resolution

Compliance Review