Code of Conduct for private sector partners

Establish ethical standards for private sector engagement in cash assistance.

Following a Code of Conduct is essential for all entities working on cash transfer programmes, including private sector partners such as financial service providers.

Use these resources to ensure your private sector partner staff and contractors fully understand the 8 core principles and requirements when working with humanitarian/development organizations. Adhering to the ethical principles protects your/your partners’ reputation, ensures compliance with regulations and contracts and builds trust with customers and humanitarian/development partners – ultimately strengthening business relationships and service quality.

The resource pack includes the simplified 8 core principles and what they mean in practice and two Code of Conduct documents for signature (headquarters version and field-agent version).