Our Guiding Principles
Ten principles have been identified as guiding standards for programme implementation and these are:
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A consultative, collaborative, harmonised approach between donors, the Secretariat, partners and other actors;
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Transparency and impartiality in decision-making and competitive, transparent proposal selection processes;
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Robust due diligence processes designed to minimise fiduciary and programmatic risk;
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Zero tolerance for corruption (click here to download our guidelines on fraud, anti-corruption and whistleblowing);
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Value for money;
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A simple, clear grants cycle that outlines the grants process from initial conceptual thinking to close down;
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Rigorous financial oversight including spot checks and audits;
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Timely and accurate financial, impact and results reporting;
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Capacity building with grantees to strengthen professionalisation of financial and programme management;
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Close collaboration and interconnectedness that prioritises and captures systematic learning between management processes especially grants management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and contextual analysis.