Ten principles have been identified as guiding standards for programme implementation and these are:
 

1. A consultative, collaborative, harmonised approach between donors, the Secretariat, partners and other actors;

2. Transparency and impartiality in decision-making and competitive, transparent proposal selection processes;

3. Robust due diligence processes designed to minimise fiduciary and programmatic risk;

4. Zero tolerance for corruption (click here to download our guidelines on fraud, anti-corruption and whistleblowing);

5. Value for money;

6. A simple, clear grants cycle that outlines the grants process from initial conceptual thinking to close down;

7. Rigorous financial oversight including spot checks and audits;

8. Timely and accurate financial, impact and results reporting;

9. Capacity building with grantees to strengthen professionalisation of financial and programme management;

10. Close collaboration and interconnectedness that prioritises and captures systematic learning between management processes especially grants management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and contextual analysis.