Seed Systems Group Inc.

“Ssg's human resources policies and procedures guidelines requires ssg personnel to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, and carry out their duties with honesty, integrity and professionalism. It states that it is critical for staff to avoid conflicts of interest, or even the appearance of a conflict, between their personal interests and their professional responsibilities. Should there be a potential or actual conflict of interest, staff must declare that interest to their manager. They cannot be involved in any decision to select a business, they have any interest in as a ssg vendor, or recruit any related staff, nor can they serve in a role that either oversees any services or products provided to ssg by the business or employee, or process payments to them. Ssg prohibits the recruitment of immediate family members. All applicants for a ssg position must disclose whether they are related to any ssg staff member or contractor. While the spouses of ssg personnel may be hired, the serving ssg spouse cannot participate in the recruitment process. Spouses cannot work in the same unit or line of authority, and there can be no supervisory relationship between them. Staff are required to exercise care with regard to intimate relationships in the workplace. While it is inadvisable to enter into romantic relations with a co-worker in their unit, they must not engage in such a relationship with a subordinate or someone in in their reporting line, or where it makes it difficult to maintain their professionalism and objectivity. Gifts, awards, entertainment, hospitality and so on, are sensitive ethical issues at ssg. As a general rule, you may not accept gifts, honors, awards, hospitality, travel, favors, or supplementary payments (with the exception of pension payments), from a government source. There is even a stricter standard for staff and other personnel involved in procurement - no gifts, hospitality, etc. Whatsoever are permitted from outside sources. It is permissible to exchange modest gifts with other ssg colleagues so long as they are freely given, without coercion, of nominal value (below us$30) and not offered to influence a colleague in his/her official decision making. Ssg supports personnel's right to vote and encourages them to do so. They are also permitted to belong to a political party provided that such membership does not entail action, or an obligation to take action, inconsistent with, (or that would reflect adversely upon), i. The independence and impartiality required by their ssg position and status (e.g., racist parties, or groups that advocate violence) or ii. Any conditions of their visa, if applicable. Finally, because their first priority and their first loyalty are to ssg, they should not have any financial interests that may profit, or appear to benefit, from their ssg work. Designated personnel and those whose principal duties involve procurement and investment are required to disclose annually their assets and liabilities (as well as those held by their immediate family members), and any outside activities and affiliations. Where ssg detects a potential conflict, coo will issue guidance which may include having them cease certain outside activities or requiring that they divest certain financial holdings.”

“The charity shall pursue these aims in countries and regions of the world where access to food for a balanced, nutritious diet is insufficient and where improved agricultural practices have the potential to lift rural families out of poverty. The charity shall provide financial and technical support for the breeding of new varieties of food crops adapted to local conditions. It shall also provide financial and technical support to create a system of supplying seed from the new crop varieties among poor smallholder farmers. In order to improve awareness of the value of the seed from these new crop varieties, the charity shall also provide financial and technical support for demonstrations and training of farmers related to the new crop varieties in areas where poor smallholder farmers live. The charity plans to achieve its goals through various forms of intervention, including advocacy, grant making, conducting analysis, and providing technical advice and assistance. The charity intends to conduct its activities in 16 countries.”

“CONSULTING - Total Expense: 249557, Program Service Expense: 243917, Management and General Expenses: 5640, Fundraising Expenses: 0;”

“TRANSFERS TO RELATED ORGANIZATION - -108418; Total - -108418;”