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The Code of Conduct was set up by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) as an independent association of Australian non profit aid and development agencies.
The BridgIT Water Foundation is in the process of becoming a signatory of ACFID and pledges to adhere to the standards of the code as set out in http://www.acfid.asn.au/code-of-conduct/acfid-code-of-conduct
What is the Code
The Code aims to enhance standards of operation throughout the international development community to ensure that public confidence is maintained in the use of community contributions to overseas aid.
The Code of Conduct sets out standards in the fields of:
- Organizational integrity
- Governance
- Communication with the public
- Finances
- Personnel and management practice
The scope and implementation of the Code is regularly reviewed by the Code of Conduct Committee and the international development community through ACFID.
Seminars and workshops are conducted every year to train and inform personnel of the requirements of the Code and how the standards are applied to everyday practice.
Internally, signatory agencies can use the Code to measure and improve their operations, systems and guiding principles. The Code identifies standards which when adhered to, enhance the integrity, transparency and accountability of organizations and their activities.
As a self-regulatory and sector wide Code, the signing on by international development organizations is voluntary, although it is a requirement of ACFID membership. Compliance to the standards is tested predominantly through compliance monitoring of annual and financial reporting requirements, annual self assessment and the investigation of complaints.
For further information on the ACFID Code of Conduct please follow the link http://www.acfid.asn.au/code-of-conduct/acfid-code-of-conduct
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