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8/8/2019 CCC Presentation CIVICUS Webinar Series Sept 2010
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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