About the Organization

The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya as a Company Limited by Guarantee and without share capital. It was registered in 2006 at the request, and through the efforts of, key stakeholders in all three sections of the grain value chain; producers, traders and processors. Service providers are Associate members. It operates as a non-profit, non-political, non-denominational organization, which prepares, disseminates, and promotes the exchange of information on matters affecting the regional grain industry.Area of Operation:

Even though the council is registered in Nairobi , Kenya , EAGC is not restrictive in terms of geographical coverage and subscribes to an “ Africa wide” view. Companies located outside the Eastern Africa region may apply for membership provided they meet the criteria.

 
The EAGC Mission Statement :

The mission statement of Eastern Africa Grain Council is “ EAGC is the recognized regional grain trade organization dedicated to the task of improving the policy and trade environment for the betterment of the grain sector from producer to consumer”.

The council expects to achieve this by creating long-term solutions that will address the various issues and constraints of the grain industry in the region

 
The objects of the Council are to:

• Promote a well functioning regional grain supply chain, focusing on trade issues affecting all sectors of the chain, and building a platform for reducing constraints in regional grain trade
• Build cooperation, interaction, partnerships, alliances, networks and market linkages
• Collect market data, generate information exchange and share regional expertise
• Promote investment in structured marketing systems including warehouse receipts and commodity exchanges.
• Act as main certification authority in structured systems; and provide commercial services as needed
• Recognize and support accepted principles of international codes of corporate conduct
• Facilitate awareness of new technologies
• Represent the regional membership at national, regional and international forums, and lead advocacy and lobbying actions for best interests of Council members

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