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)
- Governance – participatory, inclusive decision-making.
- Opportunity – jobs, youth training, entrepreneurship.
- Originality – tailored to African realities & global needs.
- 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.