DFC Independent Accountability Mechanism

May the IAM monitor implementation of changes?

Yes

Benchmark Category

Monitoring and Follow-up of Outcomes of IAM Process

Date of Policy Review

Jun, 2024

Page Updated On:

Nov. 18, 2025, 1:42 p.m.

Citations

Terms of Reference; p. 28, section Section X para. 139

Notes

"The Board may consider options on how to strengthen the implementation of measuresin the MAP [Management Action Plan], if necessary, taking into account Management progress reports and IAM monitoring reports"

How do other IAMs compare?

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

Does this policy correlate with complaint outcomes?

Complaint Status

Eligibility

Dispute Resolution

Compliance Review