Code of Conduct

As part of its effort to ensure cohesion and accountability within the Alliance, the IPA adopted a Code of Conduct on August 1, 2018.  It is as follows:

1. All board members will seek to be knowledgeable about and speak well of the other organizations represented by members in the group – speaking about them in public and private consistent with how they speak about their own organizations.

2. Use public speeches, writings, and social media to describe and emphasize the complementarity of groups represented by the IPA board members, including to one’s own organization. 

3. Make a serious effort to personally join and actively participate in (but not dominate) all meetings.

4. Be responsive to requests for advice and assistance from the other leaders in the IPA.

5. Act consistently with the idea that around the working group table we are all essentially equals/peers even though the organizations we represent vary, and some are older and larger than others.

6. Ensure an open and honest dialogue with the Secretariat about how effectively they are supporting the IPA and how they could improve.

7. Engage in dialogue at IPA meetings based on respectful but candid exchange of views, and growing camaraderie.  

8. Encourage your organization’s staff, board members, and other stakeholders to act consistent with this code of conduct.

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