Ethical commitments and policy direction that guide the work of PELUM-RDC.
Ethics & Policies
PELUM DRC attaches great importance to ethics and agricultural policies that guide programs, projects, partnerships, and field activities.
PELUM DRC and its member organizations are committed to acting responsibly. The code of conduct and internal regulations define the standards and expected behavior of all staff members. Operations are expected to be carried out with impartiality, fairness, compliance with the law, and strong ethical standards.
Maintaining a high level of integrity requires collective effort, trust, honesty, and a culture of accountability. Ethics are not treated as decoration. They are the scaffolding that keeps decisions upright when the winds pick up.
The organization is committed to equity and social justice in sustainable agricultural development, respect for human rights, gender equality, and the promotion of sustainable systems that protect land and natural resources.
Ethics & Policies
PELUM DRC attaches paramount importance to ethics and agricultural policies that guide its programs, projects, field activities, partnership relations and decisions.
PELUM DRC and its member organizations are committed to acting responsibly. The code of conduct and internal regulations set out the standards and expected behavior of all staff. Operations are conducted with impartiality, fairness and full compliance with applicable law while adhering to high ethical standards.
Maintaining a high level of integrity and establishing an ethical culture requires collective effort, participation and support from every collaborator. PELUM DRC seeks to cultivate a work environment based on trust and honesty.
Core Policy Themes
These themes summarize the ethical posture of PELUM-RDC.
PELUM DRC is committed to promoting equity and social justice in sustainable agricultural development.
PELUM DRC is committed to developing sustainable agricultural systems that promote participatory management of land and natural resources without harming the environment.
PELUM DRC is committed to respecting human rights, gender equality, and promoting social justice through its actions.
Core Commitments
PELUM DRC is committed to promoting equity and social justice in sustainable agricultural development.
PELUM DRC develops sustainable agricultural systems that promote participatory management of land and natural resources without harming the environment.
PELUM DRC respects human rights, gender equality and social justice through its actions and partnerships.
Integrity in Practice
Operational ethics in practice means that relationships with member organizations, smallholder agro-pastoral cooperatives, suppliers, local communities and staff are guided by integrity, transparency and mutual respect.
The same ethical approach is reflected in program management, use of resources, accountability and partnership management.