SCAN Structure and Partner Support
Building a Basic Infrastructure
The Sustainable Commodity Initiative (SCI), the Coffee Support Network (CSN) and HIVOS have worked collaboratively to facilitate the development of the core elements of the SCAN platform as follows:
1. International Secretariat:
The SCI, as the international Secretariat, is responsible for the coordination of the the National Platforms (see below for description) and will ultimately be the organizing body behind project implementation. The coordination of a Funding Committee and Technical Committee will also be facilitated by the Secretariat.
2. International Multi-stakeholder Advisory Board (MAB):
The MAB is responsible for providing high-level guidance to the Secretariat and overall initiative development, and consists of stakeholders with an expertise in technical assistance delivery.
The MAB currently includes the following institutions:
| Organization | Type | Contributions to SCAN |
|
International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) |
Standards Body - Organic | Soil management, organic practices |
|
Fairtrade (FLO) |
Standards Body | Sustainable business and organizational development |
| Solidaridad/Coffee Support Network | Support Services | Generic training on sustainable business and farm management |
| CABI International | Research/Technical Assistance | Integrated Crop Management/Climate Change |
| ISEAL Alliance | Umbrella Organization for Standards Bodies | Cooperation and efficiency in Standards Programs |
| TWIN Trading | Support Services | Business and organizational development |
| Rainforest Alliance | Standards Body | Sustainable farm, business management and conservation |
| SNV | Support Services | Business enterprise development |
| CIRAD | Research/Support Services | Sustainable crop and farm management |
| Utz Certified | Standards Body | Sustainable farm, business management and traceability |
| 4C Association | Standards Body | Baseline sustainable farm and business management |
| United Nations Development Program (UNDP)/Green Commodities Facility | IGO Support Services | Engagement with producer country governments on sustainable development strategies |
| World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) | Technical Assistance | Agroforestry, land management and market access |
| Social Accountability/SA 8000 | Standards Body | Labour issues and business development |
| HIVOS | Technical Support/Funder | Quality Management Systems and needs identification |
| Finance Alliance for Sustainable Trade (FAST) | Trade alliance of social lending institutions | Financial literacy training and other financial services |
| Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI Platform) | Industry platform | Private sector expertise; group development; production and trade |
| Tropical Commodity Coalition | Support Services (Info/Coms/Advocacy) | Communication, advocacy and cooperation |
| Sustainable Commodity Initiative (IISD/UNCTAD) | Support Services/Policy Development | Program development; coordination (SCAN Secretariat); policy linkages |
3.National Implementation Platforms:
In each country where SCAN is implemented a National Platform will be established and will consist of international members (SCAN partners present in the country) and local actors (government agencies, NGOs, producers, industry, etc). This Platform will be responsible for conducting needs assessments and will provide customized training to producer groups, building from the global curriculum to address the particular needs of the producer group.
Document for Download:
The 'SCAN Statement of Intent' document below is open for signature by parties interested in joining the SCAN initiative.
| Attachment | Size |
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| SCAN Statement of Intent.pdf | 117.5 KB |
