Final Version of the Global Standard for CSO Accountability Available Online!

Building on the Istanbul Principles and the rich experience of the CSO sector, nine established CSO accountability networks from across the globe, including BCSDN, worked together for two years to develop a Global Standard that captures a globally shared, dynamic understanding of accountability. The Global Standard includes 12 Commitments and associated Key Actions organized into three clusters: what CSOs aim to achieve, their approach to change and their internal practices. Its job is to connect CSOs with people, partners, supporters and donors to build trust and leverage impact in times of shrinking civic space. It is a strong commitment to the public and an invitation to hold CSOs to account and get involved. We invite organizations around the world to check out the Global Standard and consider benchmarking or aligning their code with this globally accepted framework. More information is available here.

Source: BCSDN