Eastern Africa Grain Institute A DIVISION OF THE EASTERN AFRICA GRAIN COUNCIL (EAGC) Presentation for Induction of the Board Members on 30 th May, 2013 By Judith Rotich

Introduction EAGI is; A specialized Division of the EAGC for the provision of Training, Capacity Building and Consultancy Services in grain Structured Trading Systems to key stakeholders across the grain value chain on a sustainable basis.

EAGI overall objectives To develop and deliver an Agribusiness curriculum that meets the strategic needs of the Eastern Africa Grain trade market. To provide specialised knowledge and technological know-how of structured trade mechanisms among key stakeholders and other major players To build partnerships, alliances, networks and linkages with providers of specialized grain trade training in Africa and other parts of the world. To create platforms for the collation, dissemination and management of training course modules through the virtual, physical and cloud networks throughout Eastern Africa region

Specific Activities Content development Recruitment of Associate trainers Marketing of training modules and sourcing of trainees Establishment of collaborations and linkages Establishment of the resource center Provision of consultancy services

EAGI CURRICULUM  Post Harvest Management  Grain Standards, Grading & Quality Assurance  Grain Trading – Agency/Brokerage Services  Collateral Management  Grain Logistics Management  Agribusiness Financial Services  Risk Management & Mitigation  Agricultural Trade Policy Analysis & Impact Assessment

TARGET CLIENTELLE Grain Producers ◦ Smallholder Farmers, ◦ Farmers/Producers’ organisations, Grain Handlers ◦ Traders/Merchants ◦ Commodity Warehouse Operators Grain Processors ◦ Millers ◦ Feed Manufactures ◦ Food Processors Agribusiness Financial Service Providers. Policy Makers ◦ National & Regional, ◦ REC’s NGO in FOOD SECURITY programs National Grain Reserve Agencies Regulatory Agencies o Bureau of Standards Insurance Companies Grain Service Providers ◦ Transporters ◦ Export/Import Agencies

POTENTIAL PARTNERS PARTNERSHIP CRITERIAPOTENTIAL PARTNERS CLIENTELE/SOURCE OF BUSINESS/TRAINEES CGA.RUDI, CMA - MILLERS BANKS – EQUITY, KCB, CBA, CFC NCPB KENFAP NAT. REG. GOVERNMENTS WFP CURRICULUM & MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY NRI,CTA, FAO, UNCTAD, WTO, LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, TEGEMEO, KIPRA, REPOA DELIVERY/TRAINING SERVICESLOCAL UNIVERSITIES, KSMS, KIFWA, ESAMI, KIB, MAKERERE, ECX, ATA FINANCIAL SUPPORTSIDA, USAID, WB, IFAD, EU,AGRA,FSD, FAO

Trainings Since Inception Regional training on MIS Methodology Harmonization with IFDC Fumigation for warehousing and storage in Kenya and Uganda Warehouse operators training sponsored by AGRA On-going, fumigation training in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Mombasa

Consultancy Services In 2013 the following studies/surveys have been Undertaken successfully. Warehousing & processing Capacity in Eastern Africa – McKinsey Ltd Situational Analysis of pulses & Legumes in Kenya – Unga Ltd Survey on Rice Trading & Milling Constraints in Kenya, uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda is ongoing- GATSBY Charitable Organization

Income generated-2013 Consultancy services – USD 59,810 Warehouse Operators training – USD 5,400 Fumigation training – Ongoing

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS Commitment by Stakeholders/Partners Product/Service –Quality, Relevance, Satisfaction Finance, Seed, Fees, Support & Phased approach, Early Revenues – Low Hanging Fruits Networking Strategy – Breadth, Depth & Shared/Common Vision & Mandate An influential resourceful and competent Board, Management & Partnership

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS Commitment by Stakeholders/Partners Product/Service –Quality, Relevance, Satisfaction Finance, Seed, Fees, Support & Phased approach, Early Revenues – Low Hanging Fruits Networking Strategy – Breadth, Depth & Shared/Common Vision & Mandate An influential resourceful and competent Board, Management & Partnership

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