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Task force, charged with evaluating potential the merger of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman and the Accountability Mechanism, is expected to hold public consultations and establish a ‘reference group’ early in 2026.

The study, conducted by Accountability Counsel, shows that while IAMs exist, their relevance has fallen short, underscoring the urgent need for reform to restore community trust and hope.

Bagi masyarakat adat Long Isun di Kecamatan Long Pahangai, Kabupaten Mahakam Ulu, proyek tersebut justru akan merugikan mereka.

First-of-its-kind opinion lays out World Bank, ADB and shareholders’ obligations under international law.

Civil society organizations say the International Finance Corporation needs to ramp up its transparency and accountability framework.

As the bank tries to streamline overlapping functions, board members sought to assure civil society groups that communities negatively affected by the institution’s projects will have the same level of access to accountability functions.

Advocates are calling for an independent review of the case of alleged sexual abuse of more than 20 students from IFC-funded Bridge International Academies in Kenya.

A critical analysis of the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) review of its Sustainability Framework amidst intensifying scrutiny of its harmful investments.

Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine reveals how “ethical investment” rings hollow when profits trump people and planet, write Caitlin Daniel and Julio Castor Achmadi.

Reforms are key to equal representation and unlocking sustainable development outcomes across the world.

How can multilateral development banks and bilateral donors such as the IKI work together in a changing environment without weakening the rights of those affected? This question was discussed at an expert meeting.

Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho’s Mokhotlong district have lodged a formal complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) about Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Grievances listed include unsatisfactory relocations, damaged homes, a lack of compensation and loss of livelihoods caused by the project.

More than 50 human rights organizations, nonprofits and international development experts are calling on the World Bank to investigate its health-care investments in Africa and Asia.

Villagers in Lesotho’s Mokhotlong District have filed a complaint with the African Development Bank over the Polihali Dam, citing damage to homes, livelihoods, and the environment, while the project authority insists safeguards and compensation measures are in place.

Accountability Counsel gives communities a voice – and that can be good news for miners.

Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a complaint with the African Development Bank over its funding of a multibillion-pound water project whose construction process they claim has ruined fields, polluted water sources and damaged homes.

Communities have filed a formal complaint to the African Development Bank and demanded that the project be temporarily halted. Among other issues, they say they’ve been displaced by the development and denied adequate compensation.

The global regulatory landscape for corporate supply chain responsibility is evolving unevenly in 2025, and this is leaving companies to navigate mounting litigation risks and stakeholder expectations without clear regulatory harmonization.

As the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank enters its second decade, questions are mounting over whether its streamlined model sacrifices accountability for speed.