All members of CID must agree to abide by a Code of Ethics which promotes accountability and includes a set of principles about development. The poor should make decisions about their own development. The ultimate test of policies is their long terms effect on the lives of the poorest sectors of society, especially women and children.
Sustainable development involves the use of all resources for the benefit of future generations.
Issues of justice, peace, human rights and the protection of the environment cannot be separated from development issues internationally. In all promotional activity, Council members should ensure that the dignity of aid recipients is recognised and advanced.