GOOD for Trade

A 33-Page Presentation & Proposal for EUDR Compliance Stakeholders

1. Introduction (Page 1)

• Overview of GOOD for Trade (G4T) Certification
• Vision: A next-generation certification beyond traditional models.
• Alignment with European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

2. The Global Context (Pages 2–3)

• EUDR requirements explained.
• Impact on producers, suppliers, exporters, importers.
• Compliance challenges in coffee, cocoa, palm oil, timber, rubber, soy, cattle.

3. Problem Statement (Pages 4–5)

• Certification fatigue: high costs, multiple audits.
• Traceability gaps in supply chains.
• Limited farmer involvement.
• Youth and digital exclusion.

4. The G4T Solution (Pages 6–8)

• Farmer & youth-centered.
• Open to all stakeholders.
• Digital-first system with blockchain.
• Verified digital badges for individuals, cooperatives, exporters.
• Built-in EUDR compliance toolkit.

5. Core Pillars of G4T (Pages 9–11)

1. Governance – participatory, inclusive decision-making.
2. Opportunity – jobs, youth training, entrepreneurship.
3. Originality – tailored to African realities & global needs.
4. Dignity – restoring value to producers.

6. Digital Certification Framework (Pages 12–14)

• Digital platform overview.
• Blockchain-based verification.
• Traceability with GIS mapping.
• Smart contracts for compliance.
• User-friendly farmer mobile app.

7. Digital Badges & Trust Marks (Pages 15–16)

• Individual digital ID for farmers.
• Exporter & supplier trust badges.
• QR code traceability.
• Verification via blockchain ledger.

8. EUDR Compliance Toolkit (Pages 17–18)

• Traceability module.
• Due diligence system (DDS).
• Risk assessment templates.
• Evidence repository.

9. Stakeholder Engagement (Pages 19–21)

• Farmers & cooperatives.
• Suppliers & exporters.
• Importers & EU regulators.
• Consumers & advocacy groups.
• Technology partners.

10. Benefits for Stakeholders (Pages 22–24)

• Producers: Fairer trade, youth empowerment, climate resilience.
• Suppliers/exporters: Easier compliance, reduced costs.
• Importers: Trusted verified supply chain.
• Consumers: Transparency & trust.

11. Pilot Implementation Plan (Pages 25–27)

• Phase 1: Kenya (coffee).
• Phase 2: Expansion to cocoa, tea, timber.
• Phase 3: Multi-commodity adoption across Africa.
• Timeline & milestones.

12. Governance & Partnerships (Pages 28–29)

• G4T Certification Council.
• Farmer cooperatives as co-owners.
• Academic & research institutions (Kenya Coffee School).
• Technology firms for blockchain & GIS.
• Alignment with EU & African trade bodies.

13. Business & Sustainability Model (Pages