In 2012 ECHO developed the first revision of the Consensus since its establishment, highlighting a need for stronger partnerships through quality selection of partners and ensuring enhanced accountability towards citizens and stakeholders.
2012. aastal töötati välja konsensuse esimene muudatus alates selle loomisest, ning selles rõhutati vajadust tugevama partnerluse ja partnerite hoolikama valiku järele; sellega anti ka kodanikele ja sidusrühmadele suurem vastutus.