GUA
🇳🇵 Government of Nepal — Republic of Nepal| District Administration Office (DAO), Bara

Governance & Transparency

Good governance is at the heart of everything we do — transparency, accountability, participation, and integrity in all operations.

Overview

Committed to Good Governance

At Gramin Utthan Abhiyan (GUA), we believe that transparency, accountability, participation, and integrity are essential for creating lasting development. Our organization follows clear policies, sound financial management systems, and responsible governance practices that build trust with the communities we serve, our donors, government partners, and the public.

We are accountable to our communities, our partners, our donors, and to the Government of Nepal. We report regularly on our work, our finances, and our results.

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RegisteredDistrict Administration Office (DAO), Bara
AffiliatedSocial Welfare Council (SWC)
Tax RegisteredInland Revenue Department (IRD) — PAN/Tax
Structure

Organizational Structure & Leadership

1

General Assembly

The highest governing body of GUA, providing overarching guidance, approving strategic direction, and ensuring the organization remains true to its mission and community mandate.

2

Executive Committee

Provides strategic leadership, policy approval, financial oversight, and programme alignment. Ensures the organization operates with integrity, accountability, and in line with its values.

3

Management Team

Leads day-to-day project execution, operations, and monitoring. Responsible for programme delivery, financial management, staff coordination, and donor reporting.

Principles

Key Governance Principles

Community Accountability

Accountable to communities, partners, donors, local governments, and the Social Welfare Council.

Transparent Financial Management

Annual budgeting, internal controls, external audits, and open financial reporting at all levels.

Ethical Standards

Human rights protection, anti-discrimination, child safeguarding, anti-corruption, and diversity in all operations.

Policies

Adopted Organizational Policies

GUA operates with a comprehensive set of organizational policies ensuring ethical, accountable, and effective management.

Administrative Policy
Financial Policy
Child Protection Policy
Procurement Policy
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy
Monitoring and Evaluation Guideline
Anti-Corruption Policy
Youth Mobilization Policy
Complaint Handling Mechanism
Logistics and Asset Management Policy
Organization Constitution
Legal

Registration & Legal Compliance

District Administration Office (DAO), Bara

Registered with the District Administration Office, Bara under the Social Welfare Act of Nepal.

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Social Welfare Council (SWC) Affiliation

Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council of Nepal, authorizing operations and receiving foreign grants.

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Inland Revenue Department (IRD) — PAN/Tax

Registered with IRD for Tax and PAN compliance ensuring transparent financial accountability.

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Questions About Our Governance?

We are open to sharing information about our policies, financial reports, and organizational practices.