Eastern Africa Grain Council

1 / 1  EAGC is a regional, not-for-profit council of firms and organizations in the grain value chain that is “the leading voice of the grain industry in Africa “whose mandate is “to facilitate efficient structured, inclusive, sustainable and profitable grain trade” through various interventions and programs that include; policy research and advocacy, provision of market information, training and capacity building as well as developing structured grain trading systems. To achieve these interventions, EAGC works closely and in partnership with governments and private sector partners through a fast-growing public-private partnership (PPP) framework in the region and internationally. The Council is a member of the International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC , a global federation of grain trade associations that serves the greater good by promoting and facilitating the performance of the international agri-bulk commodity supply chain. EAGC membership comprises of registered enterprises, companies and institutions such as: Active members -those directly dealing in or handling grains including Grain producers/Farmers, Grain handlers/Traders and Grain Processors/Millers Affiliate members – Regional and national business associations for the farmers, traders or processors who affiliate as an organization. Associate members- These are service providers to the grain sector including inputs (seeds, fertilizers etc), financial institutions, business service providers and international organizations with an interest in the grain sector, etc. Our Core Values The core values define how EAGC works and relates with both its internal and external stakeholders. EAGC upholds the following core values and guiding principles: • Good governance: We aspire to uphold accountability, transparency and prudence in institutional management • Partnerships : EAGC strives to create synergy with other players in the industry • Equity and Inclusion: Upholds fairness and equal representation by participation for all • Non-partisan: Non-Political and Non-religious EAGC’s Vision is ‘To be the leading voice for the grain industry in Africa’ Our Mission is to advocate for an enabling environment and promote structured grain trade for optimum stakeholder benefits Our goal is to contribute towards increased integration of regional and national grain markets in Eastern and Southern Africa region