Governance
Institutional Structure, Responsibility and Oversight
Governance as an institutional responsibility
Governance describes the organizational, structural, and ethical foundations on which CIFA's work is based.
​
As an international non-profit organization, CIFA pursues a governance approach based on independence, transparency, and institutional accountability. Its goal is to ensure long-term credibility, stability, and international acceptance.
Organizational structure
CIFA's organizational structure is designed to ensure clear responsibilities, transparent decision-making processes, and a clean separation between strategic direction and operational implementation.
​
CIFA works with defined bodies and functions that jointly ensure the institutional orientation, the content frameworks, and compliance with ethical and organizational principles.
Decision-making processes
​
Decisions within CIFA are made based on clearly defined procedures and taking into account institutional, professional and ethical criteria.
​
Particular emphasis is placed on:
​
-
Traceability of decisions
-
Independence from individual economic interests
-
Consistency with mission, standards and long-term goals
Supervision and control
CIFA ensures, through appropriate governance mechanisms, that its activities are in accordance with the defined frameworks, standards and ethical guidelines.
​
Supervision and control do not serve operational management, but rather to ensure institutional integrity and the long-term quality of the organization.
Ethics and integrity
​
Integrity is a central component of CIFA's governance.
​
The organization commits to:
-
ethical conduct
-
responsible decision-making
-
respectful handling of cultural, professional and regulatory diversity
Ethical principles form the basis for all activities, collaborations and recognition processes within the CIFA system.
International integration
​
CIFA operates in an international environment and takes into account different legal, cultural and organizational frameworks.
​
The governance structure enables international cooperation without undermining national responsibilities or specificities. The aim is a balanced relationship between global orientation and national autonomy.
Good governance builds trust.
Trust creates stability.
Confédération Internationale de la Formation et
de l'Esthétique (CIFA)
International non-profit organization · Switzerland