002 Aid 02-2008 Case Study Ngo Accountability in Cambodia
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NGO Accountability:
Code of Ethical Principles and Minimum
Standards
Presented by
Mr. Ngo SothathDevelopment Issues Programme Coordinator
NGO Forum on Cambodia
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NGO Accountability:Code of Ethical Principles and Minimum
Standards
NGO Good Practice Project
(NGO GPP)
Cooperation Committee for Cambodia
(CCC)
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NGO Accountability:Code of Ethical Principles and Minimum
StandardsNGO Good Practice Project (NGO GPP)
Phase 1 [July 2004 – Feb 2006] Development of Code (Lit. review & consultations) Dissemination and Capacity Building
Phase 2 [Mar 2006 – Dec 2007] Finalize the Code Develop/Pilot the Certification System Dissemination and Capacity Building
Phase 3 [Jan 2008 – Dec 2010] Apply the Certification System Dissemination and Capacity Building
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Code of Ethical Principles and Minimum
Standards Ethical Principles [9 Principles]
[partnership; independence; cooperation; transparency; accountability; non-political affiliation; no discrimination; non-violence; respect for human rights and communities]
Minimum Standards [25 standards/indicators]1. Mission and Values 5 standards2 Governance 4 standards3. Relationships/Communication 5 standards4. Finance 2 standards5. Accountability and Transparency 2 standards6. Quality 2 standards7. Human Resources 5 standards
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What is NGO Certification System?
is voluntary basis is based on compliance with code of ethical
principles and minimum standards. initial review; in-depth review; field visit; and certificate approval
provides a model for how well-managed and accountably-governed NGOs operate.
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Why NGO Certification System?
The NGO sector in Cambodia is growing, so NGOs also have a growing responsibility to be accountable to their stakeholders.
Issues have arisen in some organizations due to lack of transparency, accountability, good management and good governance.
NGOs committed to NGO good practice can serve as good models for change and accountability.
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Objectives of NGO Certification System
To maintain and enhance standards of good organizational practice throughout the NGO community
To ensure public trust in the integrity of the individuals and organizations in the NGO sector, and the effectiveness of NGO programs
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NGO Certification System – ProcessCCC/
NGO GPP
Working Group Desk Review
NGO GPP Field Check
Pre-requisiteAssessment by NGO GPP
NGO Code Compliance Committee
Standards not metStandards metCapacity Building
Approved
Mandatory requirements met
Certification valid 3 years Reapply
Eligibility requirements not met
Pre-requisiteAssessment by NGO GPP
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NGO Certification SystemField Assessment Process
Prerequisite Desk Review by NGO GPP
Desk Review of
application Field Assessment
Internal Governance
Financial Management
Programme Delivery
Assess financial
policy and
procedures
Discus-sion with Staff
Discussion with Donors
Assess Policy Docs
Discussion with Board
Members
Discussion with
Staff
Target Comm. Feed-back
Visit field acti-vities
Assessment Report
Compliance Committee decision on certification
application
Assessment Report
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Benefits of the NGO Certification System:
This system is designed for reward not punishment:
recognition of accountability and transparency
symbol of trust for donors and stakeholders
safeguard against improper behavior
affirmation of good work
method of self-Improvement
measure for good practice
framework for a sustainable organization