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The Secretariat and the Executive Committee

The Secretariat is responsible for coordinating and implementing the day-to-day activities of the PREZODE Initiative, supported by the Executive Committee representing the three founding institutes: CIRAD, INRAE, and IRD.

Led by a Secretary General, the Secretariat brings together researchers, project managers, and administrative staff. It convenes expertise in science, communication, events, data, partnerships, member relations, and coordination, among other functions essential to PREZODE’s operations.

The Secretariat is further supported by science focal points who, along with the science officers, contribute to reflections on scientific strategy, projects, and the labelling process, as well as by regional focal points across PREZODE’s regions.

Regional focal points play a key role in connecting local partnerships and initiatives with PREZODE’s global advocacy efforts. They facilitate communication, coordination, and knowledge-sharing among member institutions, governments, and PREZODE’s governance bodies.

PREZODE members are welcome to provide the Secretariat with human, financial, and material resources. Members agreeing to do so will enter into a specific Consortium.

Meet our Secretariat and ExCom staff

Aims and activities

As stated in the Governance’s terms of reference, the Secretariat’s role is to:

  • Support the SC and the GA for the organization of meetings and reports;
  • Prepare draft proposals for the SC to discuss, validate, and submit to the GA;
  • Organize elections for the GA and the SC;
  • Support the additional working groups, or operational committees, on specific topics created by the SC;
  • Ensure the availability of tools to facilitate coordination, collaboration, and communication between members;
  • Prepare communication materials to foster exchange with external stakeholders, or potential partners;
  • Support the review and evaluation of the activities performed;
  • Report each year on its activities and on budget-related issues;
  • Manage all issues related to personal data protection in accordance with applicable rules.

To ensure efficient operations, oversee activities and manage reports, the Secretariat participates as an observer in the Steering Committee.