The Supreme Decision-Making Body

The GA is composed of all NEPAC members who have committed to our Charter. It serves as our ultimate forum for reflection, exchange, and experience sharing.

• Role: Defines main orientations, reviews the mission/vision, and validates the strategic action plan and budget.

• Frequency: Meets twice a year on an ordinary basis, with extraordinary sessions held as needed.

• Composition: Includes all approved member organizations. While specialized Councillors participate in discussions, final decision-making power rests with the core members.

Leadership & Oversight The Bureau acts as the bridge between our strategic vision and its execution, ensuring all network procedures are strictly respected.

• Role: Chairs the General Assembly and oversees the implementation of the validated strategic action plan.

• Composition: A President and a Vice-President, elected by a simple majority.

• Tenure: Members serve a non-renewable 2-year term to ensure fresh leadership and diverse perspectives.

The Operational Engine Appointed by the General Assembly for a renewable 4-year term, the TS manages the day-to-day life of the network.

• Role: Responsible for representation, coordinating meetings, internal/external communication, and archiving vital documents. The TS provides quarterly progress reports to the Bureau.

• Composition: Led by a Permanent Secretary and a Deputy Secretary, mandated by a designated member organization.

Specialized Action To tackle the complex challenges of agroecology, we leverage the specific expertise of our members through focused collaboration.

• Working Groups: Open to all members, these groups focus on specific themes (e.g., cocoa, soil health, or gender) to facilitate deep knowledge exchange.

• Ad Hoc Committees: Flexible groups established as needed to address time-sensitive tasks or specific regional projects.