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 contribute to poverty alleviation and food security through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainaibility of the farming environment.”

“Form 990 is prepared by the Planning and Budget Manager 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 Office 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 and Corporate Services signs and submits the forms.”

“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 interests in the institute. This includes: - making recommendation on disclosed cases of actual or potential conflicts of interest, - monitoring the implementation of the recommandations as approved by the Director General - Investigating reported or alleged cases of undisclosed conflicts of interests and making appropriate recommandations to the Director General - preparing a regular report to the Board on its activiies -recommending changes to the present policy - maintaining appropriate records of all its delibarations and decisions. The committee meets on a needs basis on the claims submitted and it may need intenal or external expertise during deliberations. The committee will reviewed and make recommandations to the Dorector General and once approved by the DG then the decision will be communicated to the staff.”

“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.”

“All policies, governing documents and audited financial statements are available to the public on the AfricaRice website as well as the CGIAR website.”

“include 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, telephone, institutional direct cost recovery.”