I had a limited knowledge of what accountability in emergencies meant in practice, and was convinced after the ECB Good Enough Guide training in Nairobi in February 2008 of the importance of this aspect. I specifically appreciated that it is a methodology that put the beneficiary and not the system at the centre of focus."

Astrid de Valon
Regional Humanitarian Officer
Trocaire East Africa

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Though each organisation has a unique focus and approach, all are committed to attaining the overall goal of improved performance in the humanitarian sector. To achieve this, the directors of these organisations meet regularly to ensure collaboration and coherence in their activities.

Minutes from Director's Meeting December 2008

The Chairs of these initiatives also have regular meetings to share information, seek opportunities for joint activities and joint problem solving when required. These meetings complement the ones being held by the Directors of the networks, and the Chairs hope that these meetings will result in increased cooperation, respect for each other’s work and enhanced quality to our members

Report of the Chairs' Meeting held on 8th October 2007

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Quality and Accountability Initiatives for the Humanitarian Sector

The Emergency Capacity Building Project (ECB) belongs to a loose grouping of organizations focused on improving quality and accountability in the humanitarian sector. Currently, the following organizations belong to this group:

Emergency Capacity Building Project
ALNAP
Coordination Sud
Groupe Urgence Réhabilitation Développement
Humanitarian Accountability Partnership – International
People In Aid
Sphere Project

Further information about the Quality and Accountability Initiatives can be found through the documents and meeting records on the right. If you work for an organization that may be compatible with the aims of this group, please contact one of the members.

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