1. VIWANGO CERTIFICATION MECHANISM

2. SELF REGULATION: Definition
Gunningham and Rees’ (1997) defines self-regulation as;
…… when an “industry-level (as opposed to a governmental or firm-level) organization sets rules and standards (codes of practice) relating to the conduct of firms in the industry” (p ).

3. Self Regulation – a result of call to accountability and transparency in the CSO sector
As Jordan & vanTuijl (2006) among others gives this factors that contribute to concerns on accountability;
First, the quantity and the growth of nonprofit organizations is significant – thus increased scandals relating to NGOs (Ebrahim, 2003b; Gugerty, 2008), the phenomenon of “suitcase NGOs” (Jordan & vanTuijl, 2006; Prakash
& Gugerty, 2010).
Second, there are more funding opportunities for organizations, particularly in service provision (Jordan & vanTuijl, 2006; Gugerty, 2008).
And third, nonprofit organizations have been a growing voice within international politics and advocacy in several global issues such as environmental issues (Jordan & vanTuijl, 2006) as well as human rights and women’s rights (Kaldor, 2003; Keck & Sikkink, 1997).

4. Accountability to WHO? Clients Patrons (Donors & Government)
The Publics the sector serves
Patrons (Donors & Government)
The CSOs themselves
(As per their Mission, Vision & Core Values

5. Countries where the non profit sector has embraced Self Regulation
Vietnam (Lux & Straussman, 2004), Uganda (Kwesiga & Namisi, 2006),
Indonesia (Antlov et al., 2006) and the U.S. (Bothwell, 2001; Irvin, 2005).
USA – Through Inter Action (New York)
Europe – INGO Accountability Charter (Berlin) ……
India – VANI…………..

6. RATIONAL FOR THE VIWANGO STANDARDS
Increased demand for accountability & transparency by Government & the public CSOs serve
External/Internal demands for results and impact
Harmonizing accountability lens and measures that vary across organizations
Common platform; meaning greater adoption, recognition and influence
An accountability framework which can complement rather than compete with other processes
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7. BACKGROUND OF VIWANGO EST.
Viwango was founded after a research commissioned by the Aga Khan Development Network and undertaken in 2007 by Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) in conjunction with various PBOs country
Wide consultation from CSOs nationally.
Subsequently, this led to the development of minimum standards for the operation of CSOs in provision of services to the Kenyan public.
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THE STANDARDS
Legal & Statutory Requirements
Identify
Governance
Work Programming & Planning
Management Systems & Policies
Resource Mobilization
Partnerships & External Relations
Organizational Culture & Leadership
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9. Viwango Certification Helps CSOs to;
Improve CSO Accountability
Reflect
Engage
Strengthen CSO legitimacy
Contribute to a more enabling environment.
Enhance visibility for local fundraisng
Achieve
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10. THE VIWANGO CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Paper Based
Application for Assessment by CSO – Voluntary
On-line Registration
Independent Assessors
Self Assessment
Viwango Staff
Certification Council
Certification
VIWANGO Board
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11. HOW DOES VIWANGO RELATE TO THE PBO ACT?
In the sessional paper 1 of 2006 – government recognized the importance of self regulation in the CSO sector;
Reinforced in the PBO Act which gives provision for the formation of Self Regulatory forums;
Further states how this forums will relate with the authority and the federation;

12. POSITIVES OF THE PBO ACT
Allows formation of Self Regulatory forums;
Allows CSOs to voluntarily become members of Self Regulatory forums;
It will be responsibility of the Authority & Federation to promote, and co-ordinate Self Regulatory forums.
Monitor compliance of self regulating forums.
Ensure that the forums develop and maintain codes and Standards for there members.
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13. Global Standards for CSOs Accountability
Viwango is part of an International Initiative of Enhancing Accountability

14. TOWARDS GLOBAL ACCOUNTABILITY …….
Viwango’s tools have been recognized International and are now part of a group that is involved in the development of a Global standard for CSO Accountability.
Set to compliment the Istanbul principles
Align with the Core Humanitarian Standard.

15. Global Standards Project Members
Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)
Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)
INGO Accountability Charter, Europe
InterAction, USA
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
NGO Quality Assurance Certification Mechanism (QuAM), Uganda
Rendir Cuentas, Latin America
Viwango, Kenya
Voluntary Action Network India (VANI)

16. END Thank You.