In societies where civic space is closing, integrity in the civic sector is critical for its sustainability. Where state regulatory frameworks are inadequate, or worse, manipulative, self-regulation can help defend the sector's integrity and strengthen the ability of civic associations to serve the public and contribute to democracy. This paper describes the strategic role in self-regulation of a particular type of third sector actor in Mexico, the coordinating body or civic network. A case study of the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and its Accreditation in Institutionalization and Transparency project illustrates the contribution of NGO networks in service to the sector, and their key role in diffusion of norms of transparency and accountability within the civic sector and beyond.

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维护墨西哥公民部门的诚信

在公民空间正在关闭的社会中，公民部门的诚信对其可持续性至关重要。如果国家监管框架不充分，或者更糟，存在操纵性，自我监管可以​​帮助维护该部门的诚信并加强公民协会服务公众和促进民主的能力。本文描述了墨西哥特定类型的第三部门参与者、协调机构或公民网络在自我监管中的战略作用。墨西哥慈善中心 (CEMEFI) 及其机构化和透明度认证项目的案例研究说明了非政府组织网络在服务该部门方面的贡献，以及它们在公民部门内外传播透明度和问责制规范方面的关键作用.