J) How does EUCORD prevent child labour?
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We ban child labor in our projects and train our staff to pay special attention to prevent the use of child labor among our partners.
K) How does EUCORD maintain reliable financial accounts?
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EUCORD uses a double-entry accounting system. The bookings are done locally and controlled at the HQ level. They are then outsourced to a specialized accounting firm based in Leuven (Belgium) called “De Kleine Prins” specialized in NGO accounting. EUCORD’s accounts … Read More
H) Does EUCORD use GMOs in its projects?
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EUCORD does not promote GMOs or genetically modified organisms in its projects. EUCORD promotes both open-pollinated varieties and hybrid varieties developed through conventional plant breeding.
A) What is EUCORD’s theory of change?
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EUCORD’s mission is to increase farmers’ capacity to sustainably grow quality crops matched to the commercial needs of the agribusiness sector and in doing so, increase food security, develop the private sector, and improve the livelihoods of rural communities. EUCORD’s … Read More
C) How does EUCORD work with the public and private sectors?
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EUCORD collaborates closely with the private sector to support the development of agricultural value chains. We mostly work upstream of the value chain, training and supporting farmers and other actors to meet the quantity and quality requirements of agro-processors. EUCORD … Read More
E) Why is local sourcing important?
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Local sourcing versus importation of agricultural products contributes to local development and environmental sustainability. Indeed, local sourcing contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions required to import products and decreases the national import balance, while promoting local value addition and enhancing … Read More
I) Does EUCORD promote conventional or regenerative farming?
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Conventional farming refers to methods that require external (chemical) inputs, advanced agricultural techniques and monocropping. By contrast, regenerative farming refers to practices that rely less on the use of external inputs, that promote crop diversification, and a more sustainable land-use. … Read More
F) What crops does EUCORD work on?
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EUCORD often focuses on crops that are important for household consumption and for value-added processing. These include cereals such as barley, maize, millet, sorghum, and rice; roots & tubers such as cassava and potatoes; leguminous crops such as cowpea, groundnuts … Read More
G) How is EUCORD funded?
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As a non-profit organization, EUCORD can apply to bilateral and multilateral donors or private foundations that provide grants or tenders to support agricultural development. These funds are often used to leverage cash and in-kind contributions from private sector partners.
B) What is EUCORD’s business model?
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EUCORD identifies a clear and guaranteed market demand and then works backwards to see how farmers can be involved in meeting this demand. We strive for win-win scenarios where agro-processors can source quality raw materials, while farmers improve their livelihoods … Read More