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 child labor amongst our partners.
Are EUCORD financial accounts trustworthy?
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EUCORD uses a double-entry accounting system. The booking are done locally and then controlled at the HQ level. They are then outsourced to a specialized accounting firm based in Leuven (Belgium) called “The Klein Prins” specialized in NGO accounting. EUCORD … Read More
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.
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 commercial needs of the agribusiness sector and in doing so, increase food security, develop the private sector and improve the livelihoods of rural communities. In order … Read More
In the PPP model, who is the private partner and who is the public partner?
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Private partners may include food and beverage companies, animal feed producers or hotels and restaurants with a focus on local sourcing of agricultural products. They often need an intermediary to work with farmers. EUCORD serves as a bridge between the … Read More
Do the farmers you work with use chemical inputs?
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Farmers in Africa often struggle with hostile conditions, including degraded soils, drought and a large variety crop diseases and pests. EUCORD facilitates access to organic and mineral fertilizers and, when necessary, crop protection products that meet WHO standards and are … Read More
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 GHG emissions required to import products and decreases the national import balance, while promoting local value addition and enhancing rural … Read More
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
What crops is EUCORD working on?
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EUCORD often focuses on crops that have a dual purpose: for food security and for commercial use. These include cereals such as barley, maize, millet, sorghum, and rice; roots & tubers such as cassava and potatoes; leguminous crops such as … Read More
Where is EUCORD based?
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EUCORD is a Brussels-based non-profit organization, registered in The Netherlands as a cooperative. We have country offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Mali, and Rwanda as well. We have staff in Nigeria, Senegal and DRC and past projects in Kenya, Uganda, and … Read More