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

MILESTONES - Achievements so far met Official Launch at the 2nd Uganda Social Forum in September 2006 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 Recognition of the QuAM by NGOs development partners and government – the QuAM is recognized in the 2010 NGO Policy and Regulations Continuous popularization of QuAM at International National and Di ....