ARNECH operates under a framework of institutional policies designed to safeguard the people we work with, protect the data we handle, and ensure accountable, equitable delivery on every engagement.
ARNECH's code of conduct sets out the ethical standards expected of all staff, consultants, and field teams covering research ethics approval, informed consent, integrity in data collection and reporting, and professional behaviour with respondents, partners, and communities. All studies involving human participants undergo ethics review prior to fieldwork.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH applies financial management policies covering budgeting, purchasing and procurement, expense authorisation, and the management of internal and external audits. Controls include segregated approval levels, competitive procurement thresholds, and annual independent audit of institutional accounts, supporting accountable stewardship of client and donor funds.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH maintains a zero-tolerance policy on fraud, bribery, and corruption across all engagements, including third-party and subcontractor conduct. This is paired with a public interest disclosure (whistleblowing) procedure that allows staff and partners to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation, with clear escalation and investigation routes.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH requires staff, advisory board members, and consultants to declare actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest : financial, personal, or institutional , that could compromise the independence or integrity of a research or consulting engagement. Declared conflicts are logged and managed through recusal, disclosure, or independent review as appropriate.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH's research misconduct procedure defines fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, and sets out how allegations are received, investigated, and adjudicated , including protections for those raising concerns in good faith. It applies across the full research lifecycle, from study design and data collection to analysis and publication.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH's recruitment and staffing policy sets out fair, transparent hiring practices, including safeguards against forced or bonded labour and human trafficking across our own workforce and subcontracted field teams. It is paired with an equality and non-discrimination policy ensuring fair treatment in recruitment, pay, and progression irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics , complemented by our Gender Equity & Inclusion statement below.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH operates a dignity-at-work policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, and victimisation of staff, consultants, and research participants, with a confidential reporting procedure, defined investigation timelines, and protection against retaliation for those who raise concerns.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH maintains a safeguarding policy covering the protection of children, youth, and other vulnerable participants involved in our research, evaluations, and training activities. It sets out our code of conduct for staff and enumerators, reporting and referral procedures for concerns, and requirements for field teams working directly with communities : reflecting the standards expected across our sexual and reproductive health, education, and humanitarian evaluation work. Aligned with the Core Humanitarian Standard, Keeping Children Safe standards, and IASC PSEA minimum standards.
Download PDF ↓Given ARNECH's work with health survey data, DHIS2 systems, and household-level information, we apply a data protection policy governing secure collection, storage, anonymisation, and retention of respondent and beneficiary data. This includes controls on data access, alignment with client and donor data-sharing agreements, and safeguards for personally identifiable information throughout the research lifecycle. Aligned with GDPR principles and WHO data governance guidance.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH is committed to gender equity and inclusion in both its research practice and its own institutional composition : from equitable field team staffing to the integration of gender-disaggregated analysis across our health, financial inclusion, and social policy studies. Our Economic & Social Business Unit and Global Health Policy Unit incorporate gender-sensitive methods as standard practice, not an add-on. Assessed against the OECD-DAC Gender Equality Policy Marker.
Download PDF ↓ARNECH is led by its Co-Founders and a Scientific & Strategic Advisory Board (see Team) that provides oversight across research quality, ethics, and strategic direction. Unit heads report through this structure, ensuring accountability from field implementation through to institutional leadership.
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Our annual report summarises ARNECH's project portfolio, institutional development, and financial overview for the year. Download the latest edition below.
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