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Certified on: 15-Jan-09

Vision: A strong and capable civil society, cooperating and responsive to Cambodias development challenges.

Downward Accountability: SomeDownward Accountability: Some

Experiences from the CCC and the VCSExperiences from the CCC and the VCS

COOPERATION COMMITTEE FOR CAMBODIA(CCC)COOPERATION COMMITTEE FOR CAMBODIA(CCC)

NGOGOOD PRACTICE PROJECT (NGOGPP)NGOGOOD PRACTICE PROJECT (NGOGPP)

Prepared for:Prepared for:the CIVICUS & Partners Webinar Series,the CIVICUS & Partners Webinar Series,

21 September 201021 September 2010


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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

1.1. CCCCCC An IntroductionAn Introduction

2.2. Downward Accountability from an UmbrellaDownward Accountability from an UmbrellaOrganizations perspective: the MembershipOrganizations perspective: the Membership

3.3. Downward Accountability in the MinimumDownward Accountability in the MinimumStandards for Voluntary CertificationStandards for Voluntary Certification


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Cooperation Committee of

Cambodia (CCC)

A membership organization of NGOs in

Cambodia, established in 1990

Envisions a strong and capable civil society

responsive to Cambodias DevelopmentChallenges

Currently has 115 members, 70% of whom are

INGOs, 30% Local NGOs

Recognized as a strong voice for NGOs by boththe government and the donor community


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Cooperation Committee of

Cambodia (CCC)

Facilitated the revision of the Code of Ethics and

Minimum Standards for NGOs in Cambodia

(2004-2006)

Organized and Hosts the VoluntaryCertification System for NGOs in Cambodia

(2007-present), as the NGO Good Practice Project

(NGO-GPP)


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CCC accountable to its members Members pay annual dues depending on income

Members elect the Executive Committee(Governing Board of the CCC), approve strategicplans at the AGMs

Bi-monthly membership meetings, with agendadetermined by members, addressing issues ofcommon concern

Bi-monthly Forums on Human Resources

Management,F

inancial management, and M & E Development of a Customer Charter

Feedback from members through annual surveys


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Voluntary Certification System

(VCS) for NGOs in Cambodia

Based on the Code of Ethics and Minimum

Standards for NGOs in Cambodia

Developed by the NGO sector and facilitated by

the CCC; Voluntary, No fees collected, threeindependent bodies involved in the certification

process

NGOs apply, submit documents, and undergo a

field assessment

Since 2007, 67 NGOs applied, 22 received

certification; 40% increase in number of

applicants in 2010


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Voluntary Certification System

(VCS) for NGOs in Cambodia

VCS included in the Global Database of CSO self-

regulation Initiatives (One World Trust)

Cited in High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in

ACCRA Ghana one of Asias success story on NGOaccountability Road Map and success story

Cited in CDC Aid Effectiveness Report as a

progressive move for NGO Community to reform

itself

At least two bilateral donors now include applicationAt least two bilateral donors now include application

for the VCS as a preference for grantsfor the VCS as a preference for grants


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1- Mission and Value ( 5 standards)

2- Governance ( 4 standards)

3- Relationships/Communication ( 5 standards)

4- Financial ( 2 standards)

5- Accountability and transparency (2 standards)

6- Quality Assurance (2 standards)

7- Human Resources (5 standards)

Guidelines and Indicators for assessing the standards have

been developed as part of the Certification Process.

Minimum Standards (25)Minimum Standards (25)


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Downward Accountability in theMinimum Standards

Standard 5.1: The NGO provides the public, the

target population, donors and government with

accurate information about their activities,

finances and other relevant information

Standard 6.2: The NGO ensures participation of

the target groups/population in development

processes


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Standard 6.2: The NGO ensuresparticipation of the target

groups/population in developmentprocesses

Guidelines:

y Proposals, Annual Reports and other relevant

documents should contain descriptions of how the

NGO involves the community

y Target beneficiaries participate in initial community

needs assessments and are involved in developing the

program

y NGOs encourage beneficiary participation in program

monitoring


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Standard 6.2: The NGO ensuresparticipation of the target

groups/population in developmentprocesses

Indicators:

y Target community participation is described in the annual

report, project proposal and minutes of meetings

y Beneficiaries can describe their involvement in

development processes

y (Proposed for revision) :beneficiaries can express

satisfaction with the NGO activities and results

VERIFICATION: Through field visits; beneficiaries are also

interviewed


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Challenges to NGOs on their

Downward Accountability

Beneficiaries often have little say or influence, compared to

donors, government or peer organizations

Cambodia CSO operating environment and space for free

expression is perceived to be shrinking

Accountability framework (ie upward/downward and sideways)needs greater dissemination and discussions on the Why;

Voluntary system , no direct sanctions/immediate benefits other

than self-improvement

CSO development effectiveness consultations are one way to

introduce rationale and framework, as well as direct trainingand reflection ; the Accountability Web is a great visual tool

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CCC Presentation CIVICUS Webinar Series Sept 2010