PPM MAIN PAGE

The Project-affected People’s Mechanism (PPM) is AIIB’s independent accountability mechanism. It was established by AIIB to provide an opportunity for an independent and impartial review of submissions from Project-affected people who believe they have been or are likely to be adversely affected by AIIB’s failure to implement its Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) when their concerns cannot be addressed satisfactorily through Project-level grievance redress mechanisms or AIIB Management’s processes. The PPM entered into effect on March 31, 2019. The PPM is guided by the Policy on the PPM (PPM Policy) and Rules of Procedure of the PPM (PPM Rules of Procedure).

PPM Policy Review

The Policy on Project-affected People’s Mechanism (PPM Policy) was adopted on Dec. 7, 2018 and became effective on March 31, 2019.

As per the PPM Policy:

“The Policy shall be reviewed no later than five years from its adoption. The MD-CEIU shall initiate and guide the review. The review shall take into account the views gathered through public consultations, including with Project-affected communities, AIIB Members, clients and other stakeholders” (PPM Policy, Clause 11.4).

PPM review is due in FY2024. PPM Policy Review Roadmap was endorsed by the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) of AIIB’s Board of Directors on Dec. 4, 2023. The Approach Paper for PPM Policy Review was discussed by the Board of Directors on March 19, 2024.

Objective of the Review

Objective of PPM Policy is “to assess the effectiveness of the PPM and make recommendations to the Board of Directors (the Board) for enhancing the PPM’s visibility, accessibility, and responsiveness to Project-affected People, and AIIB’s accountability.”

Guiding Principles for the Review
  • The MD-CEIU initiates and guides the review.
  • Strict focus on the PPM Policy.
  • Transparency and disclosure of all relevant documents.
  • Inclusive and broad (internal and external) consultative process.
  • Build upon institutional experience and learning.
  • Clear distinction between findings of the review and potential policy revisions. As per the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Directors, the President, based on the MD-CEIU's proposal, will submit and include in the Board agenda any final recommended revisions of the policy to the Board.
  • The review will consider potential improvements in the current policy or its implementation based on lessons learned from PPM’s own experience as well as of other independent accountability mechanisms (IAMs).
Key Documents
Presentations for Stakeholder Consultations
PPM External Review
PPM Policy
Stakeholder Consultations

Stakeholder consultations for PPM Policy Review will be inclusive and broad-based. Consultations will aim to engage AIIB Members, Clients (sovereign and nonsovereign), civil society, project-affected communities and AIIB operational staff.

Both in-country and virtual consultations will be carried out for regional and nonregional members. Key documents will be translated in various languages. A summary report on stakeholder consultations will be issued.

Consultations Phases:

PHASES

ACTIVITIES

Phase 1a: Call for comments on the existing PPM Policy

The Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is conducting the PPM Policy review. While in-country and virtual stakeholder consultations will begin in Q2, 2024, we are inviting comments on the existing PPM Policy. You can send us your written comments with the following information:

  • Subject: “Submission: PPM Policy Review.”
  • First and last name of contact.
  • Affiliation/organization.
  • Telephone number.
  • Email address and/or mailing address.

During the public consultation, written comments can be sent through the following channels:

  • Online: Feedback Form
  • Email: ppmreview@aiib.org
  • Mail: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Tower A, Asia Financial Center, No.1 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Phase 1b: In-Country and Virtual Consultations

More details will be disclosed at a later date.

Phase 2: Consultations on the Revised Draft Policy

More details will be disclosed at a later date.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan

A Stakeholder Engagement Plan is provided in the PPM Policy Review Approach Paper. A detailed schedule of stakeholder consultations is provided below. Dates for in-person consultations are tentative, subject to confirmation by the entities we are meeting and travel arrangements. PPM will revisit this schedule periodically to ensure that it is up-to-date based on logistics and travel arrangements.

Preliminary Schedule of Stakeholder Consultations

(Updated: September 23, 2024)

MONTH CONSULTATION TYPE EVENT / ACTIVITY DATES ZOOM DIALING DETAILS / REGISTRATION LINK STATUS
April
In-person consultationsIn-person consultations with DC-based CSOsTuesday, April 16, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (DC Time)Completed
Virtual consultationsLaunch of virtual consultations with CSOsThursday, April 18, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. (DC Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
Launch of virtual consultations with AIIB ClientsWednesday, April 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
May
In-person consultations in Southeast AsiaIn-person consultations in ChinaMay 10Completed
Virtual consultationsAIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in South Asia and Southeast AsiaThursday, May 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients in South Asia and Southeast AsiaFriday, May 10, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
In-person consultations in South AsiaIn-person consultations in BangladeshMoved to virtual meetings (TBC)
Virtual consultationsAIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in the Middle East and North AfricaTuesday, May 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients in the Middle East and North AfricaThursday, May 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
JuneIn-person consultations in Southeast AsiaIn-person consultations in IndonesiaJune 10-13Completed
Virtual consultationsAIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in Central AsiaTuesday, June 11, 4 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients in Central AsiaFriday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
JulyIn-person consultationsIn-person consultations in GermanyJuly 3-5Completed
In-person consultations in TürkiyeJuly 8-11Completed
Virtual ConsultationsAIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in AfricaMonday, July 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB ClientsTuesday, July 16, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in Latin AmericaMonday, July 15, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
In-person consultations in South AsiaIn-person consultations in PakistanJuly 22-26Completed
AugustIn-person consultations in Latin AmericaIn-person consultations in BrazilAugust 11-14Completed
Virtual consultations (Thematic / Focus Groups)AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOsThursday, Aug. 29, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB ClientsThursday, Aug. 29, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
SeptemberIn-person consultations in South AsiaIn-person consultations in IndiaSept 9-15Completed
Virtual consultations (Thematic / Focus Groups)AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOsTuesday, Sept. 10, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients Thursday, Sept. 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)Zoom Meeting RegistrationCompleted
In-person consultations in Central AsiaUpdate on PPM Policy Review: Engagement with CSOs.Sept. 26Not Yet Started
In-person consultations in Southeast AsiaIAMnet Annual Meeting in PhilippinesSept. 30 to Oct. 4Not Yet Started
  • Month

    April
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations with DC-based CSOs
  • Dates

    Tuesday, April 16, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (DC Time)
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    April
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    Launch of virtual consultations with CSOs
  • Dates

    Thursday, April 18, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. (DC Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    April
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    Launch of virtual consultations with AIIB Clients
  • Dates

    Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    May
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in Southeast Asia
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in China
  • Dates

    May 10
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    May
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in South Asia and Southeast Asia
  • Dates

    Thursday, May 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    May
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients in South Asia and Southeast Asia
  • Dates

    Friday, May 10, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    May
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in South Asia
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in Bangladesh
  • Dates

    Moved to virtual meetings (TBC)
  • Month

    May
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Dates

    Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    May
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Dates

    Thursday, May 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    June
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in Southeast Asia
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in Indonesia
  • Dates

    June 10-13
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    June
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in Central Asia
  • Dates

    Tuesday, June 11, 4 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    June
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients in Central Asia
  • Dates

    Friday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    July
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in Germany
  • Dates

    July 3-5
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    July
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in Türkiye
  • Dates

    July 8-11
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    July
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual Consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in Africa
  • Dates

    Monday, July 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    July
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual Consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients
  • Dates

    Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    July
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual Consultations
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs in Latin America
  • Dates

    Monday, July 15, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    July
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in South Asia
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in Pakistan
  • Dates

    July 22-26
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    August
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in Latin America
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in Brazil
  • Dates

    August 11-14
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    August
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations (Thematic / Focus Groups)
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs
  • Dates

    Thursday, Aug. 29, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    August
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations (Thematic / Focus Groups)
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients
  • Dates

    Thursday, Aug. 29, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    September
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in South Asia
  • Event / Activity

    In-person consultations in India
  • Dates

    Sept 9-15
  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    September
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations (Thematic / Focus Groups)
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with CSOs
  • Dates

    Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    September
  • Consultation Type

    Virtual consultations (Thematic / Focus Groups)
  • Event / Activity

    AIIB's PPM Policy Review: Virtual consultations with AIIB Clients
  • Dates

    Thursday, Sept. 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time)
  • Zoom dialing details / registration link

  • Status

    Completed
  • Month

    September
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in Central Asia
  • Event / Activity

    Update on PPM Policy Review: Engagement with CSOs.
  • Dates

    Sept. 26
  • Status

    Not Yet Started
  • Month

    September
  • Consultation Type

    In-person consultations in Southeast Asia
  • Event / Activity

    IAMnet Annual Meeting in Philippines
  • Dates

    Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
  • Status

    Not Yet Started
  • Dates for in-person consultations are tentative, subject to confirmation of travel arrangements.
  • Dates for all consultations will be revisited periodically and a revised schedule will be uploaded on PPM Policy Review webpage.