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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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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 keep you informed about the latest trends, tools, and opportunities to enhance quality and impact in the development sector. Dive in to learn, grow, and champion the cause of excellence!

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THE LOCALIZATION AGENDA - The National Consultation meeting on the localizaton agenda was held on the 26th of March 2025 by NGO Forum and DENIVA in collboration with CARE International Uganda. The localization agenda is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It varies across donors, UN agencies, and INGOs. Some funding mechanisms remain transactional, treating national organizations as mere conduits for passing funds. Others take a more transformational approach, genuinely investing in the institutional st ....

NINE NGOS AWARDED QUAM CERTIFICATES - Nine Ugandan Civil Society Organizations today have received their Quality Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) certificates which is a milestone to them as NGOs also showing  that they have been compliant, credible during their existance in the sector.1. AMA Cradle for Development (AMACOD),2. Facilitation for Innovation and Sustainable Productivity (FINASP),3. Noble Community Agency for Peace and Development (NOCAPAD)4. Meaningful Empowerment for Change and Poverty Alleviation (MECPA)5. Lango Civil ....

DATA PROTECTION AND INFORMATION POLICY - This policy describes the Information Security Measures ("Policy") taken by ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . when processing Personal Data as defined under the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. For further information on how ... ... ... ... ... ... protects the Personal Data it processes, please see our Privacy Policy.Download template

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER TERROR - This policy seeks to help the organization put in place measures to prevent money laundering, terror financing, and related crimes. The objectives of the policy will be to guide the organization and its staff to take measures that detect, prevent, or forestall cases of Money Laundering (ML) and Terror Financing (TF).Download Template

QUAM COUNCIL QUARTER1 MEETING 2025 - The National QuAM Council headed by the chairperson Mrs Hellen Grace Akwii had their Q1 meeting of 2025 hosted by @ngoforum on Friday 14th March. The council had a deep discussion on how to make QuAM more relevant amidst the current issues facing the civil society & 9 of the QuAM assessed NGOs were rectified to get the QuAM Certificates this year.

QUAM SECRETARIATE RELOCATION - QuAM Secretariate relocation 

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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 ....

PROGRAMS - 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

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

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