External Recognition of The CHS

The Core Humanitarian Standard: A Catalyst for Accountability

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) serves as a vital framework for aid organisations seeking to enhance their accountability to those affected by crises. By applying and measuring performance against the CHS, organisations can better fulfil their commitments and ensure that their operations are aligned with international best practices.

As more organisations undergo CHS verification, the standard emerges as a collective tool to advance localisation and streamline due diligence processes. This growing recognition is driven by the CHS's ability to provide a clear and measurable framework for assessing organisational performance.

The Role of Donors

Many governments, pooled funds, and other stakeholders, including UN and NGO funding bodies, recognise the CHS as the established benchmark for ensuring higher standards of quality and accountability. Increasingly, they request their partners complete CHS verification to demonstrate adherence. Some funders even use the HQAI CHS verification to simplify or "passport" elements of due diligence, reducing bureaucratic hurdles for aid organisations seeking funding.

Key Stakeholders Recognising the CHS

A comprehensive table, including references and links, is available for download here. It provides insight into the entities acknowledging the CHS requirements, encompassing general recognition of the CHS as a standard, its verification options, and overall support.

By supporting HQAI CHS verification, donors can contribute to a more transparent, accountable, and effective humanitarian and development sector.