Charter of Ideological Independence

Global Development Alliance for Africa and Asia

Preamble

Global Development Alliance for Africa and Asia (GDAA) is an international organization dedicated to sustainable development, innovation and economic and social cooperation. In order to ensure its credibility, impartiality and effectiveness, this charter establishes the fundamental principles guaranteeing the ideological independence of its members, administrators, partners and experts.

Article 1: Fundamental Principles

  1. Impartiality and Neutrality : All members, administrators, partners and experts of GDAA must commit to acting with impartiality and neutrality, avoiding any political, religious or ideological influence in the exercise of their functions.
  2. Independence : GDAA is committed to maintaining its independence from states, political parties, pressure groups and faith-based organizations.
  3. Transparency : The organization establishes internal control mechanisms to ensure transparency in its actions, funding and partnerships.

Article 2: Political Non-Interference

  1. GDAA adopts a strict policy of non-interference in the political affairs of the countries where it operates.
  2. No member, administrator, partner or expert may use his or her affiliation with GDAA to promote political, partisan or ideological interests.
  3. Any public statement made by a GDAA representative must respect the principle of neutrality and not engage the organization in political debates.

Article 3: Declaration and Management of Conflicts of Interest

  1. Declaration obligation : Any member, administrator, partner or expert must declare any potential or actual conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality in GDAA activities.
  2. Prohibition on former government officials : Any former government official integrated into GDAA is prohibited from handling files related to his former functions.
  3. Prevention mechanisms : GDAA implements mechanisms to prevent conflicts of interest through proactive identification of risks and the establishment of institutional safeguards.
  4. Assessment and prevention : An internal ethics committee is responsible for reviewing declarations of conflicts of interest and recommending appropriate measures to avoid any situation compromising the integrity of the organization.
  5. Sanctions : Any concealment of a conflict of interest may result in disciplinary sanctions, ranging from a warning to permanent exclusion from the organization.

Article 4: Prohibition of Political and Illegal Financing

Financial independence is based on:

  1. Diversification of funding sources :
    • Donations from international organizations,
    • Contributions from private foundations,
    • Membership fees,
    • Income from own activities (training, publications, etc.).
  2. The prohibition of funding for a specific political party or national government .
  3. Publication of financial reports for total transparency.
  1. Sources of Funding : GDAA cannot receive funding from political parties, partisan movements or illicit sources.
  2. Funding Verification : All funding received must be subject to strict control to ensure its legality and alignment with the organization’s values.
  3. Penalties for non-compliance : Any violation of this rule will result in immediate cancellation of the funding concerned and disciplinary action against those responsible.

Article 5: Monitoring and Control Mechanisms

  1. Rigorous monitoring and evaluation : GDAA implements a strict process for evaluating projects before and after their execution in order to ensure their compliance with the organization’s objectives and principles.
  2. Engagement with Civil Society : GDAA is committed to actively engaging with civil society to ensure full transparency in its initiatives and strengthen its credibility.
  3. Collaboration with recognized experts and academic institutions : The organization relies on renowned experts and academic institutions to carry out its research, training and project evaluation activities.
  4. Alignment with international standards : GDAA is committed to respecting and promoting universal principles and international standards of governance, transparency and integrity.

Article 6: Commitment and Respect for the Charter

  1. All members, administrators, partners and experts of GDAA must sign this charter and undertake to scrupulously respect its provisions.
  2. Any violation of this Charter will be subject to an internal investigation and may result in disciplinary action, including exclusion from the organization.
  3. This charter is revised periodically to ensure its effectiveness and its adaptation to developments in the international context.

Conclusion

The Global Development Alliance for Africa and Asia reaffirms its commitment to ideological independence, transparency and neutrality in all its actions. This charter constitutes a fundamental foundation guaranteeing the credibility and integrity of the organization in the service of sustainable development and international cooperation.

The Executive Director
Global Development Alliance for Africa and Asia