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Your organisation’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Communications should be tailored to its needs. You can create a standalone Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Communications or you can add your EDMF to your existing Communications Policy. Both approaches are compliant with ACFID’s Code of Conduct. The sections below are suggested elements to include in your EDMF.
Reporting on ACFID’s activities to ensure transparency and accountability
ACFID is the peak body for Australian NGOs involved in international development and humanitarian action.
ACFID works and engages with a range of strategic partners in addition to our members.
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ACFID’s NGO Aid Map allows the Australian public and stakeholders to explore the work of ACFID Members around the world.
The DPC is an expert advisory group of development practitioners leading good practice within the sector.
Facts and figures on how aid is presented in this year’s annual budget
ACFID prioritises a robust response to climate change and pressure on civil society in developing countries, as well as other key priorities.
ACFID Members provide vital life-saving assistance in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.
Walking the talk on inclusive development.
Taking humanitarian action for those in greatest need.
Elevating Development to the Heart of Australia’s International Engagement.
The ACFID Code of Conduct is periodically reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect good practice and the needs of ACFID and its members.
The Code is a voluntary, self-regulatory industry code of good practice.
Find out more about the Code of Conduct and how it operates.
Overview and practical resources, and examples to support the implementation of the Code.
Provides a thematic ‘deep dive’ into each of the nine Quality Principles in the Code
This section outlines the responsibility to be taken by each Member to ensure compliance with the Code.
How to make a complaint and information on the Code’s independent mechanism to address concerns relating to an ACFID Members’ conduct.
Mapping the Code with other professional standards and principles in the humanitarian and aid sector in Australia and internationally