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These principles are further elaborated in form of policies and procedures which enable Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ to put these principles into practice Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥. These are:
TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics for the SecretariatÌý– that provides guidance towards compliance with ethical standards (including environmental responsibility), and to demonstrate best practice in action, consistent with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s core values, Vision and Mission, and statutory instruments.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Carbon Offset PolicyÌý– that provides guidance on the basic operative principles and procedures needed to ensure that the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Secretariat is effectively offsetting the unavoidable Greenhouse Gas emissions it generates through its operations.
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The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Evaluation Policy – that establishes the evaluation principles, evaluation criteria, and the evaluation commissioning framework that govern the application of effective evaluation across the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Secretariat.
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The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s Enterprise Risk Management Policy and subsequent annexes aim at enabling and maintaining good risk management processes, practices and information management at all levels of the organisation.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Policy on Gender Equity and EqualityÌý- that signifies Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s ongoing commitment to integrating a gender perspective in policies, programmes, and projects, as well as in its institutional structure.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Policy on the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH)Ìý- thatÌýexplains the steps Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ will take to provide a safe environment free from sexual harassment and violence. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ recognises the need to challenge any tacit or explicit acceptance of sexual harassment or sexual violence to prevent escalation.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Whistleblowing and Anti-retaliation PolicyÌý– aims to support Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ to ensure safe reporting mechanisms to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Secretariat Staff Members and stakeholders. It also aims at providing protection and a safe working environment to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Staff Members and stakeholders who raise concerns in good faith.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS)Ìý- that provides a systematic procedure to check Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ projects for potential adverse environmental and social impacts and ensures that negative impacts are avoided or minimised to the extent possible while positive impacts are stimulated.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Anti-Fraud and Anti-corruption PolicyÌý– that aims to safeguard the reputation and financial viability of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ through improved management of fraud risk by setting out explicit steps to be taken in response to reported or suspected fraud, as well as measures that will be taken to prevent or minimize the risk of fraud.
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TheÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Investment Principles and SRI FrameworkÌý– that outlines the investment principles adhered to by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and the associated Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) framework used to guide investment decisions.Ìý
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TheÌýData Protection Policy for the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ secretariatÌý– that outlines the general principles and guidelines applicable to the protection of personal data by all staff members worldwide.
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The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Procurement Policy and ProcedureÌý- that ensures Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ conducts its procurement to a high standard and adheres to best practices at all times.Ìý
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The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Travel Policies Ìý- provide guidance to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and non-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ staff when travelling on behalf of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥. The policy for non-staff is provided below.