West Africa Rice Development Association

“AfricaRice is an autonomous inter-governmental research association of 28 African Member States established in 1971 with a mission to deliver rice-based innovations and transformed rice-based agri-food systems that contribute to the transformation of food, land and water systems in the face of climate change.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - Form 990 is prepared by the Planning and Budget department, headed by a finance professional. Figures and data are cross checked with different units such as accounting, human resources and research group. Completed forms are submitted to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services for verification and clearance. The cleared document is shared with the executive management team, which includes the Chief Executive Officer as Chair for review and input. Audit Finance Risk Committee focal point reviews the documents in consultation with the Board Chair. After the input , the Director of Finance signs and submits the forms.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - There is a conflict of Interest Review committee which has the responsibility to advise the Director General on all matters related to actual or potential conflict of interest in the Institute. This includes: - making recommendations on disclosed cases of actual or potential conflicts of interest - monitoring the implementation of the recommendations as approved by the Director General - Investigating reported or alleged cases of undisclosed conflicts of interest and making appropriate recommendations to the Director General - preparing a regular report to the Board on its activities - recommending changes to the present policy - maintaining appropriate records of all its deliberations and decisions. the committee meets on a needs basis on the claims submitted and it may need workers, telephones. institutional direct cost recovery. internal or external expertise during deliberations. The committee will review and make recommendations to the Director General and once approved by the G then the decision will be communicated to the staff.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The Director General's performance evaluation is conducted by the Board annually. Based on performance, availability of funds and comparative salary of other sister institutions the Board may decide and fix increase or adjustment to the executive salary.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - All policies, governing documents and audited financial statements are available to the public on the AfricaRice website as well as the CGIAR website.”

“Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e - Includes: cleaning, cleaning supplies, catering, board of trustees expenses, books and subscriptions, gardening, hospitality, membership fees, postage, printing, fertilizers, generator fuel, recruitment fees, lab supplies, training, temporary workers, telephones, institutional direct cost recovery.”