Transparency and Accountability

Transparency and Accountability

Introduction

At GiveBack to Algeria (GBTA), trust is earned through clear evidence, not slogans. Transparency and accountability sit at the centre of our model from the preparation phase. Our goal is to turn the spirit of “giving back” into a structured, sustainable national initiative with strong safeguards, measurable outcomes, and public visibility across all 69 wilayas.

Important note: GBTA is currently in the preparation phase and has not yet been formally registered. The commitments below describe the policies and standards we intend to implement once the legal and operational structures are in place.

Our core principles

  1. Clarity: information that people can understand and verify

  2. Proof: no figures without documentation and review

  3. Zero tolerance for conflicts of interest

  4. Fairness in procurement, recruitment, and partnerships

  5. Impact first: we measure delivery, not noise

What we will publish

  • Annual report: achievements, challenges, KPIs, and the next-year plan

  • Regular financial summaries: income and expenditure by programmes and projects

  • Project tracking dashboard: status, milestones, timelines, and progress percentages

  • Governance policies: code of conduct, conflict of interest policy, procurement policy, whistleblowing process

  • Audit summaries: public highlights of independent reviews when available

How we protect financial integrity

  • Clear separation of roles: a national non-profit association as guardian of public interest, and a wholly-owned delivery company “Al Amana Development” to implement projects professionally

  • Project-level traceability: documented spending and income streams, with organised records

  • Internal controls: defined approval levels, spending limits, and verification before payments

  • Independent audit where possible: appointing external auditors and sharing key findings publicly

Conflict of interest safeguards

  • Mandatory annual declarations for board members and key decision-makers

  • Immediate disclosure when a personal or professional link exists with a supplier or partner

  • Recusal from discussions and voting where a conflict is present

  • A public, privacy-respecting summary register that protects individuals while safeguarding trust

Procurement and contracting standards

  • Competitive processes above defined thresholds

  • Transparent criteria: value for money, quality, experience, compliance, timelines

  • Committee minutes and document retention for later review

  • Preference for local value creation and job-supporting partnerships where feasible

Complaints and whistleblowing

We welcome responsible feedback as a tool for improvement. We will provide:

  • Clear channels to submit complaints and concerns

  • A secure reporting route for misconduct, with protection where possible

  • A defined handling timeline: receipt, review, response, closure

Measuring impact and staying accountable

We will track and publish indicators such as jobs created, local content in supply chains, reinvestment levels, service quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and measurable improvements in local outcomes.

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