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What is the ADB Accountability Mechanism?

On 29 May 2003, ADB approved a new Accountability Mechanism to replace the more cumbersome Inspection Function. The Mechanism was established to provide an independent forum where people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can voice and resolve their problems, as well as report alleged violations of ADB's operational policies and procedures.

Guiding Principles

The Mechanism is part of ADB's efforts to enhance development effectiveness and improve project quality by being responsive to the concerns of people affected by projects, and fair and transparent to all stakeholders.

Key Features

It has two key components: a problem-solving role (the Consultation Phase) handled by the Special Project Facilitator and an investigative role (the Compliance Review Phase) under the responsibility of the Compliance Review Panel (Panel).

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