NGO Accreditation and Quality Assurance Unit
Certificate of accreditation for institutional commitment for civil society organizations
Description and details of the specification
Introducing the Institutional Commitment Certificate for Organizations Eligibility
The Certificate of Institutional Commitment is a certificate that expresses the extent of non-governmental organizations’ commitment to good governance standards, including the standards of integrity and transparency. ..etc.
The certificate is issued after a comprehensive evaluation of the organization’s activities and measuring the efficiency of its structure, organizational policies, resource management, strength of performance, etc., which, if available, can contribute to building trust and credibility between the organization and the community and other stakeholders, whether donors or donors, which achieves the public good.
< u>Strategy for implementing the Institutional Compliance Certificate accreditation
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< u>Objectives of adopting the institutional compliance certificate
- Enhancing transparency and credibility: The Certificate of Corporate Commitment is clear evidence of the organization’s commitment to international standards and ethical rules, and thus enhances its credibility and transparency before donors, partners and beneficiaries.
- Improving organization performance: This type of selection encourages improved performance. The organization and work to achieve the best results in achieving its goals and mission.
- Attract more funding: Obtaining a Corporate Commitment Certificate can attract more funding and support from donors and social investors looking for organizations committed to social responsibility< span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">.
- Promoting moral values: Corporate Commitment Certification helps the organization reinforce values Ethics and their consolidation at all levels of work and decision-making.
- Contributing to sustainable development: Through the organization's commitment to quality and sustainability standards, it contributes to building sustainable societies and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Conditions
NGOs must meet the following conditions to obtain accreditation:
1- The organization must be registered and notified to the official authorities in the country of headquarters and in accordance with the applicable laws.
2- The organization must pass the initial institutional evaluation stage, a prerequisite for submitting for review in accordance with institutional commitment standards
3- The organization must pass the evaluation stage of the accreditation system, which ensures the application of governance principles on the ground.
Standard ٍSystem
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The standard system for the institutional commitment accreditation certificate is based on several evaluation areas, which are
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The first area: Commitment to international conventions, local laws, and development priorities
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The second area:Commitment to promoting good governance
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The third area:Commitment to the integrity of the organization
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Fourth area:Commitment to transparency and responsibility
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Fifth area:Commitment to the principle of accountability
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Sixth area:Commitment to enhancing the right of access to information
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Seventh area:Commitment to influence and effectiveness
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The eighth area:Commitment to equality and non-discrimination
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Ninth Domain:Commitment to partnership, participation, and work within networks and organizations
Accreditation Request
The organization shall attach an application to obtain accreditation as a non-governmental organization (PDF file), which must include the following:
• Direct the request to: Gentlemen, NGO Development Sector, Misr El Kheir Foundation
• Order Date: The order includes a date on it
• Basic organization data: Organization name - Announcement number and date - Title
• Content of the application: The organization’s desire to obtain accreditation as a civil society organization within the specification (Standard System for Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Civil Organizations for Governance Systems – Course No......)
• Organizational seal: The application shall be stamped with the association’s seal and signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors
• Attachments: The organization attaches an identification data form and this is indicated in the application (identification data form attached)
-Identification data form
An identification data form is created which the organization downloads, then prepares, and then attaches to the attached application