Ethics and Integrity

Integrity and compliance lie at the heart of everything we do. By acting with social responsibility, transparency, and mutual respect, we build lasting partnerships grounded in trust. 

In addition to innovation and quality, we maintain the highest ethical standards across all our activities and in our relationships with business partners — including clients, associates, suppliers, authorities— as well as with competitors, the media, and the public.

In our pursuit of positive change and sustainable development, we recognise that upholding these ethical standards is non-negotiable. They are the cornerstone of our credibility, enabling us to form strong partnerships with governments, organisations, and communities worldwide. We also have a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, fraud, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism. To reinforce our commitment to responsible and transparent practices, we maintain a robust compliance system, supported by an independent Compliance and Integrity Officer, regular training, audits, and confidential reporting channels.

CODE OF ETHICS

GOPA’s  core values and principles are set out in our Code of Ethics—which every employee and expert signs—and draw inspiration from respected frameworks such as the United Nations Global Compact, the International Chamber of Commerce’s Business Charter for Sustainable Development, and conventions of the International Labour Organization. We expect our business partners to wholeheartedly uphold these same principles, both within their organisations and throughout their operations. 

COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY

Through our Compliance and Integrity Management System—including a shared “Compliance & Integrity” platform with guidelines, General Data Protection Regulation Procedures, templates, and checklists—we ensure that ethical conduct remains integral to everything we do. By adhering to unwavering ethics, integrity, and compliance, we can truly make a lasting impact in the realm of development cooperation.