Values and Principles
The
CDA subscribes to the following Values and Principles.
Values
We believe in:
·
Self-responsibility and Democracy
·
Fairness and Honesty
·
Solidarity and Caring for others.
Principles
And we put our values into practise by adhering to the following
principles:
1. Concern
for community
We work for the sustainable development of our communities through policies
approved by those communities.
2. Democratic
Control
Our members actively participate in setting our
policies and making decisions.
3. Autonomy
and independence
We are autonomous organisations controlled by our
members. If we enter into agreements with other organisations, including
governments, or raise capital from external sources, we do so on terms that
ensure democratic control by our members and maintain our autonomy.
4. Fair
Pricing
We pay fair wages to our employees and fair prices
to our suppliers. We charge fair prices for our services. Any additional
profits we make are retained to strengthen our organisations or used to
support our community.
5. Co-operation
We work with others, both individually and through
local, national, regional and international structures.
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