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Quality Principles and Commitments

Quality Principle 1. Rights, Protection & Inclusion

Commitment 1.1 We respect and protect human rights.
Commitment 1.2 We respect and respond to the needs, rights and inclusion of those who are vulnerable and those who are affected by marginalisation and exclusion.
Commitment 1.3 We support people affected by crisis.
Commitment 1.4 We advance the safeguarding of children

Quality Principle 2. Participation, Empowerment & Local Ownership

Commitment 2.1 We promote the participation of primary stakeholders.
Commitment 2.2 We promote the empowerment of primary stakeholders.
Commitment 2.3 We promote gender equality and equity.
Commitment 2.4 We promote the empowerment of people with disabilities.
Commitment 2.5 We promote the participation of children.

Quality Principle 3. Sustainable Change

Commitment 3.1 We seek durable and lasting improvements in the circumstances and capacities of primary stakeholders.
Commitment 3.2 We contribute to systemic change.
Commitment 3.3 We promote environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Quality Principle 4. Quality and Effectiveness

Commitment 4.1 We articulate clear strategic goals for our work.
Commitment 4.2 We analyse and understand the contexts in which we work.
Commitment 4.3 We invest in quality assessment of our work.
Commitment 4.4 We reflect on, share and apply results and lessons with stakeholders.

Quality Principle 5. Collaboration

Commitment 5.1 We respect and understand those with whom we collaborate.
Commitment 5.2 We have a shared understanding of respective contributions, expectations, responsibilities and accountabilities of all parties.
Commitment 5.3 We invest in the effectiveness of our collaborations and partnerships.

Quality Principle 6. Communication

Commitment 6.1 We are truthful in our communications.
Commitment 6.2 We collect and use information ethically.

Quality Principle 7. Governance

Commitment 7.1 We are not-for-profit and formed for a defined public benefit.
Commitment 7.2 We meet our legal and compliance obligations.
Commitment 7.3 We are accountable to our stakeholders.
Commitment 7.4 We have responsible and independent governance mechanisms.

Quality Principle 8. Resource Management

Commitment 8.1 We source our resources ethically.
Commitment 8.2 We ensure that funds and resources entrusted to us are properly controlled and managed.
Commitment 8.3 We report on the acquisition and use of our resources.

Quality Principle 9. People and Culture

Commitment 9.1 We have the human resource capacity and capability to deliver our work.
Commitment 9.2 We protect, value and support our people.
Commitment 9.3 We manage our people effectively and fairly.
Commitment 9.4 We enable our people to conduct themselves professionally and according to our stated values.

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Quality Principles and Commitments

The Quality Principles and associated Commitments shown in the table below form the core of the ACFID Code of Conduct.

Quality Principles and Commitments

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