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Accountability Mechanisms

This resource explores Accountability Mechanisms (AMs), examining their essential roles, the entities involved, and the opportunities they present for impacted communities. We clarify what AMs are and what they are not, highlighting their limitations and the importance of judicial improvements. Through a case study in Nicaragua, we uncover the real-world implications of AMs, such as community engagement and outcomes of compliance processes. This guide serves as a tool for individuals and organizations to engage effectively with AMs and hold entities accountable.

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Accountability Mechanisms

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  1. Accountability Mechanisms Kris Genovese, CIEL

  2. What they are • What they are not • Case study • Opportunities

  3. From the Ground • What do you see? • Who is financing it? • What corporation is involved? • Where is it based?

  4. What are Accountability Mechanisms? • Financing (IAMs): • World Bank Group • Regional Development Banks • Bilateral development agencies • Corporate: • National Contact Points • Trade/commodity associations

  5. What they do • Compliance • Inspection Panel • Problem Solving • NCPs • Advisory • CAO

  6. What they are not • Not a substitute for improving judicial mechanisms • Only half of the response • No authority to stop project • Only as good as the standards they enforce • Must be part of a larger campaign

  7. Board of Governors (188) Inspection Panel Executive Directors (25) CAO President Kim IBRD IDA IFC MIGA Government Government Company Company Community Community Community Community

  8. Compliance Advisor Ombudsman • Eligibility – 15 days • IFC/MIGA project • Environmental/social impact • Complainant is or will be affected • Assessment – 120 days • Dispute Resolution • Appraisal – 45 days • Investigation • Monitoring

  9. Nicaragua • Epidemic of chronic kidney disease • IFC loan to NSEL • 2007 visit • 2008 complaint filed/framework agreement • 2009 mediation began • 2012 CAO enters monitoring phase

  10. Nicaragua - outcomes • Food distribution for 2200 members • $150,000 microcredit facility • 100 new houses • Epidemiological studies – ongoing • $320,000 for clinic – rejected by the Nicaraguan government • Donald

  11. Opportunities – for you • File a complaint • Engage with the IAMs • Engage your governments • Participate in review of the World Bank’s policies • bankonhumanrights.org • kgenovese@ciel.org

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