Decision rights
Clear role definitions, delegated authority, written approvals and accountable oversight.
GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
Institutional trust
is earned.
HOPAM's governance model is a development framework. This site does not claim that an entity is registered, tax-exempt, licensed, approved to fundraise or governed by named directors. Those details will be published only when verified.
Financial controls
Approved budgets, reconciliations, separation of duties, procurement records and independent review.
Conflicts & conduct
Conflict registers, related-party controls, anti-fraud standards and non-retaliation.
People & communities
Privacy, consent, complaints, safeguarding and safe incident escalation.
Security & privacy
Least-privilege access, secure storage, retention rules, audit logs and incident response.
Reporting
Verified legal status, annual activities, funding sources, expenditure and outcomes where lawful to disclose.
Minimum establishment checklist
- Choose and register the appropriate legal entity with qualified Botswana advisers.
- Confirm tax, fundraising, investment, employment and sector-specific obligations.
- Adopt governing documents, decision authority, conflict and financial policies.
- Open and control appropriate organisational accounts, separate from personal funds.
- Implement data protection, cybersecurity, safeguarding and complaints procedures.
- Publish only verified registration, leadership, partner and performance information.