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NGO Code of Conduct for Health Systems Strengthening
The NGO Code of Conduct for Health Systems Strengthening serves as a guide to encourage international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to adopt practices that help build public health systems. Drafted by a coalition of organizations, including Health Alliance International, Partners In Health, Health GAP, and ActionAid, the Code was launched in 2008 and has signatories from more than 14 countries to date.
The Code addresses international NGOs and their roles in training, securing and deploying human resources in the countries where they work. There are six areas where NGOs can do better: 1) hiring policies; 2) compensation schemes; 3) training and support; 4) minimizing the management burden on government due to multiple NGO projects in their countries; 5) helping governments connect communities to the formal health systems; and 6) providing better support to government systems through policy advocacy. This code offers sustainable practices in each of these areas of concern.
To learn more about the Code, leave comments and sign on, visit ngocodeofconduct.org.