When preparing the seminar „Watchdog - working out Credibility” we have held many discussions about  ethical standards for watchdog organizations. We have been discussing such issues as conflict of interest, credibility or autonomy. However, the moment I started working on this text, it occurred to me that it is important to begin with  clarification of the very meaning of the concept of ethical standards of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

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2009-04-06 01:09:57
Katarzyna Batko-Tołuć

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Card of Principles for Organizations which Monitor Activity of Public Administration

On behalf of their members, non-governmental organizations – according to constitutional rules of ‘social dialog’ and ‘subsidiarity’ – wish to be partner to government and local governments of all levels. Such cooperation should consist in articulation of community’s needs and values, participation in activities for community, and assistance in formulation of social policy objectives and directions of development.

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2009-04-06 00:37:31
Katarzyna Batko-Tołuć

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