INGO Accountability Charter

The INGO Accountability Charter is an initiative of international NGOs demonstrating their commitment to accountability and transparency.

It was developed in response to increasing pressure from the media, businesses and governments for greater transparency. The founding organisations, which include Amnesty International, Oxfam International, Greenpeace International and World Vision International, saw the need for a transnational, multi-sectoral code which reflected the values and priorities of the NGO sector.

It is now the world’s most widely used cross-sectoral accountability framework for INGOs, covering all major areas of work and being compatible with and complementary to existing codes.

The Charter text codifies practices for INGOs in the areas of respect for universal principles; independence; responsible advocacy; effective programmes; non-discrimination; transparency; good governance; ethical fundraising; and professional management.

For more information please visit the Charter website.