Governance & Values
Governance turns values into responsibility. It defines how decisions are made, ownership is assigned, and accountability is upheld.
How we govern
Structure for decisions, responsibility for outcomes.
Clear ownership
Every project has accountable leads for technical decisions, delivery, and external communication.
Documented decision-making
Major technical and methodological decisions are documented, reviewable, and open to scrutiny by partners.
Separation of roles
We distinguish between research, implementation, and oversight to avoid conflicts of interest.
Long-term responsibility
We consider downstream effects, maintenance, and misuse — not just delivery.
Our values
This is how our values show up in our daily work, grouped the way we experience them.
Integrity & Responsibility
Ethics, accountability, and long-term responsibility.
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Integrity & Responsibility
Ethics, accountability, and long-term responsibility.
- Integrity & Ethics
- Accountability & Flexibility
- Environmental Responsibility
- Financial Transparency
People & Fairness
Respectful collaboration and fair participation for all.
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People & Fairness
Respectful collaboration and fair participation for all.
- Well-being & Respect
- Health & Balance
- Autonomy & Flexibility
- Participation & Shared Decision Making
- Financial Fairness & Needs Based Pay
Growth & Community
Learning, sustainable growth, and shared impact.
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Growth & Community
Learning, sustainable growth, and shared impact.
- Sustainable Growth
- Growth & Learning
- Constructive Communication
- Conflict & Resolution
- Community & Impact
- Shared Success
These values are internal commitments. We publish them to stay accountable.
How this shows up in practice
Annual Open Books review
Transparent compensation principles
Documented decisions for major commitments
Regular review of this framework
Ethics & Standards
We align our work with internationally recognized ethical frameworks, including principles reflected in UN and EU guidance. These inform how we address human rights, fair labor practices, environmental responsibility, and integrity across projects and partnerships.
Responsible Research & Oversight
Ethical review, methodological rigor, and human oversight in research and evaluation work.
Data Protection & Privacy
Lawful, transparent, and proportionate handling of personal data in line with GDPR principles.
Gender Equality & Inclusion
Commitments and measures to ensure equal opportunity, fair participation, and respectful collaboration.