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Our Guiding PrinciplesOur goal is to see a world where Aid is no longer needed.Our purpose is to be a catalyst for sustainable social change by applying innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to a community’s development. The way we approach all our work is defined by the following principles: • People at the centre: IDSS believes in a people-centred approach in its operations. We are committed to gender equity and are respectful of cultural and social diversity. We are open to the views and needs of our stakeholders. • Innovation: IDSS is committed to adding value for its clients by actively seeking innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to our operations. • Learning Organisation: IDSS is an organization committed to continuous learning and improvement. We strive to capture effective development practice and share the knowledge and experience with communities, partners and clients. • Integrity: IDSS is committed to being open, honest and professional in the way we conduct our business. We hold ourselves accountable to our stakeholders including communities, partners and clients. • Quality: IDSS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality by championing best practice. • Agility: IDSS is committed to being responsive to the needs of communities, partners and clients and to the environment in which we operate. We pride ourselves on being flexible and open to new opportunities and ways of working. • Sustainability: IDSS is committed to achieving outcomes and operations that are environmentally, socially and commercially sustainable. |