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Joint Statement on Inspection Panel Reforms
On March 13, SOMO shared a statement on the recent reforms to the World Bank’s accountability system, together with the Bank Information Center, the Center for International Environmental Law, Inclusive Development International and Accountability Counsel….
European Development Bank significantly strengthens its grievance mechanism
Reformed mechanism now more independent Civil society organizations welcome the new grievance mechanism policy for the London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Most development banks have a grievance mechanism—also known as an independent…
US Supreme Court rules that the World Bank Group Can Be Sued
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Input for the review of the European Investment Bank’s Complaints Mechanism
A coalition of 25 organizations, including SOMO, comments on the draft Policy and Procedures for the Complaints Mechanism (CM) of the European Investment Bank (EIB). The revision of the CM is a crucial opportunity to…
The Independent Review Mechanism of the African Development Bank
A brief overview of the mechanism and how to file a complaint
CAO: Complainants should be better protected
Recognising the shrinking space for civil society in many countries, the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) has expressed concern about the situation of complainants and their ability to speak up. The CAO is the independent accountability mechanism…
Glass half full?
A new report launched today documents the hurdles communities and workers face in obtaining remedy from development banks whose projects cause them harm. The 11 civil society organizations that authored the report, Glass Half Full?…
Glass Half Full?
The State of Accountability in Development Finance
Access to effective remedy at international financial institutions?
On the 1st of December, Accountability Council, SOMO and Inclusive Development will organize a side event of the Third Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights to discuss non-judicial grievance mechanisms at international financial institutions…