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About

Guiding Principles

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Inclusion means the people affected are in the room where decisions are made.

Six guiding principles

Principle

Integration

What it means in practice

Addressing interconnected vulnerabilities through comprehensive, holistic responses that recognize the interdependence of social challenges.

Principle

Inclusion

What it means in practice

Ensuring the meaningful participation and benefit of all, especially persons with disabilities, older persons, women, youth, and the most marginalized.

Principle

Partnership

What it means in practice

Leveraging the collective strengths of diverse actors—government, civil society, faith-based organizations, and private sector—for greater impact.

Principle

Accountability

What it means in practice

Maintaining transparent governance, measurable results, and responsible stewardship of resources.

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Sustainability

What it means in practice

Building local capacity, systems, and ownership that endure beyond project cycles.

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Alignment

What it means in practice

Full coherence with African Union frameworks, priorities, and institutional structures.

Partnership with the consortium shapes the portfolio architecture, not just its funding.