AICS Certification Program

AICS’ flagship certification program aims to raise the effectiveness and credibility of the civil society sector by certifying CSOs against locally defined and internationally recognized standards. From an organizational perspective, civil society can be defined as the associational life in a society where people are organized in voluntary groups. The certification program enables CSOs to align their policies, processes, structure, programs and activities with the international best practices, contributing to the growth of a competent, transparent and effective civil society in Afghanistan. 

Increase organizational performance (capacity)

Improve credibility to influence policy dialogues

Address lack of trust and challenge negative perception

Greater opportunities to forge longer-term funding relationships with private sector and international donors

Proactive self-regulation to improve the organization’s credibility, accountability and transparence

Be
A Competent, Accountable, and financially sustainable Organization

AICS aims to enhance effectiveness and credibility of civil society organizations in Afghanistan through certifying local organizations against locally defined and internationally recognized standards

Total Assessed CSOs
Total Certified CSOs

Certification Evaluation Standards

65 evaluation standards, in the areas of

Project Management and Program Delivery

Financial Management

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Internal Governance and Strategic Planning

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Communication and Outreach

68-512

External Relation

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Human Resource

Certification Chart