Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) has been PCP certified in June 2008. The certification is based on an objective, professional and critical evaluation. It is aimed   to enhance HRDN credibility as a non profit organization, increasing its capacity to access philanthropic assistance, helping in diversifying its resource base and facilitating in obtaining tax benefits from the Government of Pakistan (under Section 2 (36) read with Section 61 and Clause 58 of the IInd  schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001).

 The Pakistan Centre of Philanthropy (PCP) evaluated Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) for certification against standardized parameters in internal Governance, Financial Management and Programme Delivery as contained in the Certification Model. The evaluation (comprising a detailed desk review of organizational documents and a visit to the organization’s head office) was conducted in November 2005 and May 2008.

The certification process identifies the strengths and weakness of the organization with in the parameters it is being assessed, emphasizes institutionalization of systems and processes, and allows policy inputs/ recommendations for further improvement in its internal governance, financial management and programe delivery structures.