Members of the Expert Panel of the Independent Complaints Mechanism (IKI ICM)
As of: February 2026
The expert panel of the independent complaint mechanism, which consists of 4 persons, is responsible for investigating and/or mediating complaints by project-affected persons and whistleblowers reporting negative social and/or environmental consequences from IKI projects, or the improper use of funds.
Three positions are currently vacant and will be filled.
Philipp Koenig
Philipp Koenig is a senior accountability and dispute resolution professional. He is currently the head of dispute resolution of the Complaints Mechanism of the European Investment Bank Group. Previously, he held positions with the German Development Bank KfW and the African Development Bank. Philipp is an accredited mediator and a former trainer of the Harvard Mediation Program. He facilitated multi-stakeholder processes in multiple regions and sectors addressing a variety of social and environmental disputes concerning resettlement, livelihood restoration, stakeholder-participation and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Philipp combines this work experience with a multidisciplinary background in law, business, public administration and governance which enables him to act as an effective bridge-builder across a variety of different perspectives. A German national, Philipp is fluent in English, French, Spanish and German.
In the panel, he will focus on dispute resolution processes.
Overview of the IKI ICM
Find out all important information about the independent complaints mechanism of the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
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