- Inclusiveness i.e. adoption of policies and practices of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those having physical or mental disabilities or belonging to minority groups;
- Innovation;
- Trust and openness to listen, to share with and learn from one another that facilitates consensus building and mutual understanding;
- Transparency and mutual accountability;
- Participation of intended beneficiaries in activities, projects and programs;
- Consultative and democratic decision making;
- Gender equity;
- Cultural and environmental sensitivity;
- Acknowledgement, respect for, and accommodation of diversity of identities, needs and perspectives;
- Commitment to work together within the organization; with government, stakeholders, and beneficiaries;
- Efficiency and effectiveness;
- Do-no-harm;
- No exploitation;
- Respect for human dignity;
- Independence from any religious or party political affiliation.