IFOAM is Number One in accountability
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) – the worldwide umbrella group for Organic Agriculture movements – has been chosen as ‘most accountable organisation’ out of a survey among 30 intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations. The survey is conducted by the independent think tank One World Trust. Hivos is proud of the success of its partner IFOAM.
The One World Trust conducts research, develops recommendations, and advocates for reform to make policy and decision-making processes in global governance more accountable to the people they affect now and in the future and ensures that international laws are strengthened and applied equally to all. The 2008 Global Accountability Report used the One World Trust Accountability Framework to assess 30 leading intergovernmental and non-governmental (NGO) organizations and global corporations, including UNICEF, APEC, CSR, Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO), the International Olympic Committee, Unilever, and Carrefour.
The Framework identifies four dimensions of accountability – transparency, participation, evaluation, and complaints and response. These dimensions are applicable across a broad spectrum of organisational models and enable the balanced management of the needs and interests of internal and external stakeholders. Documenting emerging accountability principles, the Framework also serves to highlight organisational best practices.
IFOAM was the highest ranking NGO as well as the top performer overall. The Federation received an accountability capability score – determined by averaging the accountability capability in each of the four dimensions – of 71. This ranking is even more impressive when considering that this year One World Trust raised the threshold for the minimum basic accountability for all four dimensions.
'The culture of accountability is rooted in IFOAM’s history and its mission, which is to lead, unite, and serve the Organic Agriculture movement in its full diversity,' said Katherine DiMatteo, president of IFOAM. 'Not only does the 2008 Global Accountability Report reinforce IFOAM’s current achievements in accountability as noted in the report, but also it will inspire and guide us toward even greater accountability based on the achievements of other innovative organisations.'
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is a grassroots and democratic organisation that currently unites 750 member organisations in 108 countries. IFOAM’S mission is to lead, unite, and assist the organic movement in its fill diversity. Its goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially, and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture.
IFOAM has been supported by Hivos for many years.
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