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Pakistan Centre for
Philanthropy
Asad Zia IqbalTeam Leader, Certification
A Regional Forum“Revisiting CSO Governance and Accountability in South East
AsiaDecember 13-14, 2011
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Bridging the Gap for Social Development
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o A brief introduction of PCP
o Certification Programme
LAY OUT
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Mission
To increase the volume and effectiveness
of philanthropy for social development in Pakistan
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
VisionThe three sectors of society
Business, Civil Society and Government work in a strengthened partnership for social development in
Pakistan
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• Established in 2001
• Licensed under Section 42 of the Companies
Ordinance 1984
• Independent support organisation
• First GoP authorised NPO certification agency
• Led by an eminent Board of Directors
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
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“Study on Indigenous Philanthropy” 1998 AKDN & Johns Hopkins Institute
“Steering Committee” Review findings & determine a way forward
“International Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy” 2000
“Need for an enabling environment for civil society” Endorsed the creation of PCP
Conception of PCP
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Our Programmes
Certification Bridge information and credibility gap
Research Inform and influence decision making
Philanthropy Support Services
Facilitate partnerships for development
Communication &Advocacy
Raise societal understanding of philanthropy
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NPO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME8
“The NPO Certification scheme is an important asset for PCP
and its future work”
IBLF, External Evaluation of PCP, 2008
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Certification
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
Setting Standards in Non-Profit Sector
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Overview of Nonprofit Sector
o A growing sector, duly recognised as partner in development.
30000
65000 45000
Total Active
Registered
Not Registered
(Source: John Hopkins study 1998)
Revenue of NPS Rs. 16.4 bn.
6%7%
38%
49%
Government
Donor
Indigenous
Self Generated
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37%35%
20%16%
11%8%
0
10
20
30
40
Social Sector
Health
Education
Environmental Protection andpreservation
Child Welfare
Other
Water and Sanitation
Source: AKDN 2000
Major Sectoral Interventions by CSOs in
Pakistan
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Major Sectoral Interventions by C.CSOs
Source: PCP data
Others, 14% Micro Credit, 7%Special Educa-
tion, 4%HR Devel-
opment, 6%Advocacy, 8%Environment,
9%
Community Development,
7%Health, 56%
Education, 49%
Rural Support De-velopment, 10%
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• Financial
Sustainability
• Credibility
• Capacity
• Legitimacy vis-à-vis
Government
Issues and challenges
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Objectives of Certification
o To strengthen Civil Society Sector
o To bridge the information and credibility gap between grant makers and grant seekers
o To help professionalise grant making
o To help CSOs become more effective grant seekers
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• Developed after collective consultations
• Optional and voluntary
• Standardized parameters (80)
• Setting sector wide standards
CSO Certification
• Certified CSOs = 226
• Evaluated CSOs = 347
• Cases Under Process = 90
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o Registered, Functional for three years at least.
o Audited accounts of last three years
o Does not propagate views of any political party or religious sect
o Tax specific requirements
Evaluation StandardsMandatory Requirements
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Minimum documents required for filing application
o Registration Certificate
o Memorandum & Articles of Association/Constitution/Trust deed
o Minutes of Governing Body meeting
o Audit Report for last three years
o Certification Fee
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EvaluationParameters(80 Parameters)
InternalGovernance
(26 parameters)
Financial Management(25 Parameters)
ProgrammeDelivery
(29 parameters)
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Approved
Rejected
Parameters Met
Desk Review Field Evaluation
Evaluation
NPO
PCP
Initial scrutiny
Parameters Not Met
Mandatory Legal Requirements Met
Taxation Authorities
Certification Panel (GoP-Non GoP)
Enhanced Credibility
Increased Donor
Assistance
PCP Directory
Tax Benefits
Mandatory Legal Requirements Not Met
Deferred
CERTIFICATION
Process
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Ready reference of CSO’s
Quality AssuranceRisk Management
Identifying Credible Partners in development
Value Creation
Enhanced Credibility
Determining eligibility for Tax credits
Public Good
Promotion of GovernmentAgenda: Good Governance
Transparency Accountability
Indirect Capacity Building
Tax Benefits
Access to Philanthropy / Resources
Promotion through:Gateway to Giving
PCP WebsitePhilanthropy Portal
For Government For CSOs
Benefits of Certification
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21
Directory of C.CSOs
“Gateway to Giving”
Directory of the Certified NPOs published, launched and disseminated. (2006-09)
Work on third edition underway
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Applied to PCP for Expected Achieved
Improvement in Organisational System
60% 89%
Evaluation for Tax benefits 73 % 86%
Access to donors 46% 55%
Expectations and Actual Benefits Accrued to CNPOs
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Certification Fee Structure
Certification is a highly subsidized activity.
SN Size of NPO Income Slab Fee Rate
1. Small Up to 1 mln. Rs. 10,000
2. Medium 1 1 to 5 mln. Rs. 30,000
3. Medium 1 5 to 10 mln Rs. 75, 000
4. Large1 1o to 50 mln. Rs. 100,000
5. Large2 10 to 100 mln. Rs. 150,000
6. Large3 100 mln. & above Rs. 250,000
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Essentials for Success
Involve stakeholders at formative stage
Identify benefits for CSOs & other stakeholders
Credibility of the certifier
Make changes to suite the local environment
Recognition by government & donor(s)
PCP Certification Programme Replicable in other Regions?
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PCP Certification Programme Replicable in other Regions?
Factors that can Jeopardize
Mandatory Certification
High Certification Fee
Discretion-Equal values not applied across the board
Non- Participatory Processes
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PCP Certification Programme Replicable in other Regions?
PCP Certification Regime is Replicable
We learnt from Australia, New Zealand &
Philippines
Tajiks & Afghans are learning from us
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Thank youThe three sectors of society –
Business, Civil Society and Government work in a strengthened partnership for social development in
Pakistan