3. Introduction
WHY VSO interested
The desire to support CS orgs
Many requests for OD/CB support
to VSO
Choice of Partners
Perceptions of capacity
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4. 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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5. VSO’s Idea
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
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6. The Code of practice
Lotus
Orchid
Rose
Tulip
Daffodil
Daisy
Self-assessment External assessment
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7. Categories
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
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8. Example 1
Accountability:
Phase Sub-category Progressive indicators
1 Clients are - Services and information are provided
aware of & for clients.
Daisy
receive the - The organisation informs clients of the
organisations timing and activities taking place.
activities.
Organisational - The Organisation understands the nature
awareness of of stigma and discrimination, and the rights
stigma and of their clients and affected communities
discrimination
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9. Example 2
Partnership and Collaboration:
Phase Sub-category Progressive indicators
4 Actively - Potential partners for programmes and
Rose considers activities are identified based on
opportunities experiences and relationship, without
to integrate or selling out on ideas and principles.
enlarge - Organisations are actively approached to
programmes discuss potential partnerships.
with other - Meetings with strategic alliances take
organisations place on a regular basis.
- The organisation ensures accountability
to the various stakeholders (e.g. clients,
donors etc.)
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10. 2 ways of applying
Focus on one specific
category
Holistic development
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11. Advantages to NGOs
From this or similar scheme
- Better image with Donors and
INGO’s (branding and advocacy)
- More specific analysis of OD needs
- Sharing and support amongst
NGO’s
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12. Other Models?
- 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
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13. Advantages INGO’s
From this or similar scheme
- 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)
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14. Where are we now?
- 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
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15. Taking things forward?
Collaboration & development
• Work in CDWG generally
• Work in a small group to
develop idea further for CDWG
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16. N
TOR Code of practice group
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
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