The ethical commitments, principles and policy orientation that guide PELUM-RDC.
Ethics & Policies
PELUM-RDC attaches great importance to ethics and to the policy directions that guide its programmes, projects, decisions and partnerships.
PELUM-RDC and its member organisations commit to responsible conduct, impartiality, fairness, accountability and a high standard of integrity in their relationships with member organisations, local communities, suppliers, staff and agro-pastoral cooperatives.
The code of conduct and internal regulations define the expected standards of behaviour. The organisation seeks to build a culture of trust, honesty and accountability in all operations.
Core Ethical Themes
The ethics and policy texts repeatedly emphasise these commitments.
PELUM-RDC commits to promoting equity and social justice in sustainable agricultural development.
The organisation promotes sustainable systems that protect land and natural resources.
Human rights, gender equality and social justice are central to the organisation’s actions.
Guiding Principles
The operational approach of the network is shaped by guiding principles such as anticipation, results-based management, good governance, subsidiarity, gender and equity, partnership for change, community ownership and attention to cross-cutting issues.