Code of practice 1

Code of PracticeSupporting Civil Society in Vietnam in

organisational development

VSO Vietnam

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Introduction

Why VSO involved in CD/OD

VSO Vietnam’s idea

Other Models

Where are we now

Taking things forward

Contents:

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WHY VSO interested

The desire to support CS orgs

Many requests for OD/CB support to VSO

Choice of Partners

Perceptions of capacity

Introduction

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Perceptions of capacity

Questions relating to level of representation and accountability the organisation has with its client base: VSO key objective is inclusion of the

vulnerable

VSO has global tools and experience of measuring impact on inclusion

Questions relating to level of openness to learning

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Develop a framework that could be the basis:

To support and stimulate OD in local NGOs

To facilitate the work of VSO volunteers working in OD

To facilitate cooperation amongst all stakeholders in supporting civil society

VSO’s Idea

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The Code of practice

Orchid

Lotus

Rose

Tulip

Daffodil

Daisy

External assessmentSelf-assessment

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1) Social Accountability

2) Organisational Governance

3) Human Resource Management

4) Partnership and Collaboration

5) Monitoring and Evaluation

6) Financial and Legality

7)Project/Programme Management

Categories

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Accountability:

Example 1

Phase Sub-category Progressive indicators

1

Daisy

Clients are aware of & receive the organisations activities.

Organisational awareness of stigma and discrimination

- Services and information are provided for clients.

- The organisation informs clients of the timing and activities taking place.

- The Organisation understands the nature of stigma and discrimination, and the rights of their clients and affected communities

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Partnership and Collaboration:

Example 2

Phase Sub-category Progressive indicators

4

Rose

Actively considers opportunities to integrate or enlarge programmes with other organisations

- Potential partners for programmes and activities are identified based on experiences and relationship, without selling out on ideas and principles. - Organisations are actively approached to discuss potential partnerships.

- Meetings with strategic alliances take place on a regular basis.

- The organisation ensures accountability to the various stakeholders (e.g. clients, donors etc.)

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Focus on one specific category

Holistic development

2 ways of applying

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- Better image with Donors and INGO’s (branding and advocacy)

- More specific analysis of OD needs

- Sharing and support amongst NGO’s

Advantages to NGOsFrom this or similar scheme

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- Cambodian NGO GPP

- Cambodian equivalent of NGORC runs scheme

- 1 level

- 17 organisations certified already

- PACT model of customised self assessment

- Codes of Practice from INGOS and HIV

Other Models?

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- Commitment to change of local organisations more visible and measurable

- More specific analysis of support needed

- Sharing and support amongst all stakeholders (branding and advocacy)

Advantages INGO’sFrom this or similar scheme

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- We have a Framework with an idea to support OD already discussed with other stakeholders; other models have emerged too

- We have a Tool to support VSO office

- The CDWG exists and is a forum for developing the ideas further

Where are we now?

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Collaboration & development

• Work in CDWG generally

• Work in a small group to develop idea further for CDWG

Taking things forward?

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Refine idea

• Consider the models:

• Consider comments from earlier reviews

• Consider complexity/levels

• Consider self v external certification

• Fit to Vietnamese Context (NGOs or CSOs)

• Involvement of VNGOs consider how to ensure the standards are owned and agreed by the VNGO community

• Involvement of donors

Propose a scheme and plan to CDWG for discussion

NTOR Code of practice group