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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.



MILESTONES

Milestones
Achievements so far met
  1. Official Launch at the 2nd Uganda Social Forum in September 2006
  2. QuAM infrastructure in place;
    • A fully established and functioning National Council
    • Fully functioning secretariat; hosted by DENIVA
    • QuAM Committees in 23 districts QuAM Strategic Plan in place
  3. Recognition of the QuAM by NGOs development partners and government – the QuAM is recognized in the 2010 NGO Policy and Regulations
  4. Continuous popularization of QuAM at International National and District levels,
  5. Continuous establishment of district QuAM committee,
  6. Intensified mobilization of resources and support from NGO networks,
  7. Increased compliance with QuAM principles and standards by NGOs,
  8. So far 16 NGOs have already gone through the process, have been awarded Quality Assurance Certificates and they give testimony on how going through the process has helped to streamline operations within their organizations. More than 30 NGOs are ready to be awarded certificates by end 0f 2012. NGOs that have already received the Quality Assurance certificates include: Plan Uganda and Stromme Foundation – advanced Certificate; Uganda National NGO Forum, Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA), National Association of Women Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU), Kalangala District NGO Forum, Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU), , UWASNET, HURINET, Uganda Development Services, Communication for Development Foundation Uganda –standard Certificate; and Little sisters of St Francis street children & Orphans organization, Uganda Children's Centre, Action Support for Orphans and Disadvantaged, and In need Home – provisional Certificate.

Progress in Establishing district QuAM Committees

  1. The QuAM initiative has so far established 23 district QuAM committees and these include: Gulu, Pader, Apac, Katakwi, Kapchorwa, Bushenyi, Masindi, Kabarole, Mbarara, Ntungamo, Jinja, Kalangala, Kayunga, Arua, Moyo, Kamuli, Luwero, Tororo, Nebbi, Palisa, Kisoro, Lira, Kitgum, Amuria, and Kamwenge. There more 17 committees whose orientation is on-going and they will soon be added to the number to make it 40.


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WHAT IS QUAM - The NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) is a self assessment initiative developed by NGOs and for NGOs. It aims to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of NGOs and contribute to the overall improvement in the public legitimacy of the sector. Beyond the NGO sector QuAM aims at promoting good governance and improving service delivery in the country. The NGO sector strongly believes their adaptation to QuAM will undoubtedly set a precedent of credibility within the NGO sector. The overa ....


WHY QUAM - Eight Reasons to Obtain an NGO Quality Assurance CertificateThe NGO sector in Uganda has grown rapidly and is increasingly recognized as an important player in our country's well-being. But this growth is not without its problems: sometimes we are embarrassed by some of our failings sometimes we see unethical behavior in our sector; sometimes we are open to accusations and do not have any instrument to respond. It is in the light of this that NGOs in Uganda have decided to develop and implement ....


GOVERNANCE - The NGO as an Organisation: GovernanceWe recognise that quality starts at home: in the way our NGO is managed internally with regard to its principles its people and its other resources. A cer tified NGO  or NGO  network provides evidence that it: Ethics Resources Standards for improvement


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