Report on the activities of the Independent Integrity Unit

The Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) reported progress on its 2024 Work Programme between June and September 2024, focusing on the development of an integrity policy framework, the management of internal and external investigations, and global outreach. Key activities included drafting Administrative Remedies and Exclusion (ARE) documents, finalizing a Capacity-Building Strategy, and preparing for the November 2024 GCF Integrity Forum. During the reporting period, the IIU opened 16 new cases and closed 13, while engaging in international anti-corruption forums and regional dialogues to foster a culture of integrity in climate finance.

• The IIU is advancing its integrity policy framework by drafting several Administrative Remedies and Exclusion (ARE) secondary documents, specifically the ARE Procedures, Integrity Compliance Guidelines, and Settlement Guidelines, following the completion of the ARE Guidelines draft.
• The IIU has finalized its Capacity-Building Strategy to strengthen operational capacities and has drafted a Knowledge Management Strategy, which is currently undergoing internal review.
• Between 8 June and 13 September 2024, the IIU opened 16 new cases, consisting of seven external cases related to GCF projects and programmes and nine internal staff misconduct cases. During the same period, 13 cases were closed.
• The IIU is preparing for the 2024 GCF Integrity Forum, scheduled for 5-7 November 2024 in Songdo, South Korea, and has conducted three regional Pre-Forum consultations with Direct Access Entities (DAEs) to inform the agenda.
• The IIU engaged in global anti-corruption efforts by participating in a panel on corruption in climate action at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Conference and a panel on sustainable procurement at the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting in Paris.
• The IIU provided technical and advisory support to the GCF Secretariat, including advice on four new negotiations of Accreditation Master Agreements (AMAs) and the issuance of one Management Implication Report (MIR) and three Project Implication Advisories (PIAs).

APA

Green Climate Fund (2024). Report on the activities of the Independent Integrity Unit. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/08-report-activities-independent-integrity-unit-gcf-b40-inf03.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. Report on the activities of the Independent Integrity Unit. 2024. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/08-report-activities-independent-integrity-unit-gcf-b40-inf03.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2024report, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{Report on the activities of the Independent Integrity Unit}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2024}, month = sep, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/08-report-activities-independent-integrity-unit-gcf-b40-inf03.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }