III. Transparency, self-investigative powers, and anti-corruption measures


Which of the following documents have you attached to support that your organization is able to undertake transparency, self-investigative powers, and anti-corruption measures as required, to be an NIE for the Adaptation fund?  

 

a. Demonstration of capacity and procedures to deal with financial mismanagement and other forms of malpractice


Attached

 
  1. A widely available policy statement by the applicant entity that clarifies the following:
    1. That the entity has a zero tolerance policy related to fraud and other mismanagement on its projects.
    2. That this zero tolerance policy is supported by top management and relates not only to the entity staff but anyone, including third parties, associated directly or indirectly with any of its activities and projects.
    3. A mechanism to convey allegations to the entity and public whistleblower policy to protect those making allegations
    4. A demonstration that each allegation is investigated and concluded upon.
    5. A demonstration that the progress of each complaint is continuously monitor until a conclusion is reached; such follow-up should continue even if other government or police authority takes over the allegation.
  1. A statement from the applicant that they give assurance that AF projects will be executed in an environment free from fraud and corruption and that any allegations will be immediately and effectively reviewed and dealt with
  1. Procedures describing the role and authority of the ethics or related administrative support function, including a copy of the code of ethics


In cases where the applicant relies on national or other investigative systems there needs to be a demonstration how these are implemented within the applicant's entity. Thus a passive reliance on country or other systems is not sufficient for accreditation.