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Welcome to the NGO Quality Assurance Certification Mechanism (QuAM)

TOWARDS A PUBLICLY ACCOUNTABLE NGO SECTOR IN UGANDA.
The QuAM has been specifically developed for what is known in our country as ‘NGOs' and ‘NGO networks.' A network is defined as a network of non-governmental organisations, that is registered with the NGO Board or district authorities, and that brings together other organisations and/or individuals as its members.


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Quality has to be reflected in all we ‘do' as an organisation. We also recognise that  no organisation works in isolation. To be successful it needs to develop effective relationships with other ‘actors'  in its environment and be accountable  to them. A certified NGO or NGO network demonstrates that it …

  • Minimum standards
  • Standards for improvement

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MINIMUM STANDARDS - 30. Has written programme/activity plans that aim at achieving its objectives mission and/or goal. The programmes of the NGO are all meant to contribute to the realisation of its mission/goal. Plans are current, written down and accessible. 31.Understands  and is able to identify its current/actual programme outputs and/or outcomes. The NGO is able to explain what change (or changes) it wants to make through its projects or programmes. Its projects or programmes therefore go beyond a c ....

STANDARDS FOR IMPROVEMENT - 51. Has made efforts to reflect on its past successes and challenges as an organisation  with input from other  stakeholders including beneficiaries. This might include participator y programme reviews external evaluations of a programme  or of the entire organisation. The NGO can show how these processes have led to changes in its policies, mission and practices. 52. Has actively tried to learn from other (re)sources available in its operating environment. The NGO is activel ....

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HOME - The QuAM has been specifically developed for what is known in our country as ‘NGOs' and ‘NGO networks.' A network is defined as a network of non-governmental organisations, that is registered with the NGO Board or district authorities, and that brings together other organisations and/or individuals as its members. Loose coalitions and temporary alliances are not included, although quality standards may apply to their constituent NGOs. A community-based organisation (CBO) or other ty ....

ABOUT US - The NGO Quality certification Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) has been developed for and by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in Uganda. It is the result of a participatory process with wide consultations throughout the sector at national and regional levels through meetings, newspaper inserts and electronic means. The QuAM was formally approved at a meeting attended by a cross-section of NGOs in Kampala on 20September 2006. "NGO Quality Assurance aims at promoting the adherence by C ....

CERTIFICATION - Certification Process1. The candidate NGO applies for a Certificate: an application form is obtained from the District Committee. This includes an annex: the QuAM assessment form.Certification Steps2. The candidate NGO pays the prescribed fee. The District Committee may at the NGO's request, issue a letter to the candidate, certifying that the certification process has begun. The NGO fills the self-assessment part of the form, following the instructions given, and returns it to the District Comm ....

CONTACT US - Office of the National QuAM CoordinatorC/o Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA)Plot 470 Off Makerere Road. (Opp. Law Dev. Centre)Phone: +256 (0) 393255074 / 200954530Mobile: +256 (0) 780610491 / 784-478846Email: info@quamuganda.org

BLOG - Welcome to the blog page of the Quality Assurance Certification Mechanism (QuAM), your trusted source for insights, updates, and expert perspectives on quality assurance in the non-profit sector. Here, we explore best practices, share success stories, and provide valuable resources to help organizations uphold the highest standards of governance, Compliance, accountability, Credibility and Quality service delivery. Whether you're a non-profit leader, donor, or advocate, our blog is designed to ....

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