The Ombuds Blog: Ombuds for Asian Development Bank Posts 2020 Annual Report

October 22, 2021

Ombuds for Asian Development Bank Posts 2020 Annual Report

ADB Ombudsperson, Wayne Blair, has released his latest annual summary for his office and said that cases rose 4% to 515 cases. Reflecting the challenges wrought by the Covid pandemic, concerns about safety, health, and physical environment rose 226% from the prior year. Blair noted that "the number of women inquirers more than doubled the number of men in 2020, reflecting detrimental, global trends in women’s experiences of working from home and the disproportionate gender gaps impacting work outcomes."

The report is presented as an interactive website. In addition to case and visitor data, the report also includes examples of cases and feedback to bank management. (ADB Ombuds Message.)

Related posts: Tribunal Protects Confidentiality of Asian Development Bank Ombuds; Asian Development Bank Hires Experienced Ombuds; New Video Touts Asian Development Bank Ombuds Program; Asian Development Bank to Host Regional Meeting in October 2019; Asian Development Bank Seeks Bids to Review Ombuds Office.

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