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Self-Regulation for NGOs: Codes of Ethics
August 2025
At request of Uzbek non-governmental non-commercial organizations (NNOs) ICNL prepared an overview of international practices in NGO self-regulation, with a focus on the role of codes of ethics. The overview stresses that such codes must be voluntary and NGO-led, serving to build public trust, improve effectiveness, or avoid restrictive legislation. While the scope of codes varies, they often address governance, transparency, and conflict-of-interest standards, and should be developed through a voluntary, inclusive, and transparent process.
По просьбе узбекских негосударственных некоммерческих организаций (ННО) МЦНП подготовил обзор международной практики саморегулирования для НКО, с фокусом на роль, которую играют кодексы этики. Обзор подчеркивает, что такие кодексы должны быть добровольными и инициатива должна исходить от ННО. Они могут укрепить общественное доверие, а также помочь избежать принятия обременительного законодательства. Тогда как содержание кодексов может быть разным, они часто решают вопросы управления, прозрачности и конфликта интересов, и должны приниматься добровольно через открытую и прозрачную процедуру.
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