Vision and Values for the NRGroup
Our vision is to contribute to the development and adoption of policy and practices which lead to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods, increase in food security and resilience of communities in developing countries.
We do this by assuring rigour and relevance in research, practical and realisable policy guidelines, smart organisational management practices and by back-stopping technical innovation. Inspired and positive change is supported through effective monitoring and evaluation, within and cross-institutional communication and information dissemination.
We work with donors and implementing partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries.
Value | Expression of this value: |
INDEPENDENCE | Members are independent consultants, with no single organisational affiliation. |
HIGH QUALITY | Best practice, innovative approaches and extensive previous experience are used to add value and identify practices and advice suited to specific situations. |
FAIRNESS, DIVERSITY & EQUALITY | Members work in support of the millennium development goals;
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PARTNERSHIP AND COORDINATION | We recognize that strong partnership and effective coordination among diverse actors, including government, non-government organisations and the private sector are crucial to the efficiency and innovation. |
NATIONAL OWNERSHIP AND CAPACITY | We respect and support national ownership and help develop national capacity, within government, civil society and at community level. |
SUSTAINABILITY | Resources are used in a sustainable way that is consistent with Rio+20 outcome, considering the three key areas of economic, social and environmental sustainability and their inter-linkages. Long-term sustainability issues are addressed in relation to climate change and resilience in the face of change and cumulative impacts. |
“Values –driven organisations are the most successful organisations on the planet.” (Barrett, 2010).
“When the values of an organisation are in alignment with the aspirational values of members, the result is high performance.” (Barrett, 2010)
The importance of values in building a High Performance Culture. www.peakperformance.com.au (accessed 3/4/2014)