Whistleblowing Reporting Notice
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), anti-bribery, corruption prevention, fraud prevention, and market conduct.
We encourage our beneficiaries, counterparties, services providers entities engaged in the implementation of the project financed our loans and grants proceeds and members of the public and Badea staff to promptly report any suspicions or knowledge of:
- Money laundering or terrorist financing activities
- Bribery or corruption
- Fraud, forgery, or misappropriation of funds
- Breaches of applicable laws, regulations, or sanctions
- Misconduct, unethical behavior, or serious policy violations involving our staff, management, or business partners
How to Report
Reports can be submitted at any time through the following confidential channels:
- Dedicated Email: whistleblowing@badea.org
Confidentiality and non-retaliation
We treat all reports in strict confidence and will protect the identity of the whistleblower.
No person will suffer retaliation, discrimination, termination of contracts, or any other disadvantage for making a report in good faith, even if the concerns raised are not ultimately substantiated.
Information to Include
To assist us in conducting an effective review or investigation, please provide as much relevant detail as possible, including:
- Dates, times, and locations of events
- Names and positions of persons involved
- Description of conduct or activity of concern
- Any documents, communications, or other evidence available
Follow-Up
All reports will be acknowledged (unless submitted anonymously) and assessed promptly. Where permitted, whistleblowers will be informed of the outcome or key steps taken.
Our Assurance
BADEA has established robust internal procedures to ensure all whistleblowing reports are handled objectively, fairly, and in accordance with applicable AML/CFT laws, regulatory guidance, and our internal Code of Conduct.