BECOME A MEMBER
The Wheat Initiative welcomes new members who wish to contribute to the development and implementation of its Strategic Research Agenda.
Two key committees oversee the operations of the Wheat Initiative: the Research Committee (RC) - in which two representatives per Public and Private Members sit - and the Wheat Initiative Board (formally Institutions’ Coordination Committee, ICC) - in which one high-level representative for the Public Members sits (Ministry, funding/research organisation).
The following steps are required to become a Member
Designation of representatives to the Wheat Initiative Research Committee and the Wheat Initiative Board
For Public Members: by the Ministry of Agriculture or any relevant Ministry. The Ministry may also choose to designate a research/funding institution from its country to designate the national representatives to the Wheat Initiative
For Private Members: by the CEO, President, or any relevant person
Formal approval of new membership by the Wheat Initiative Board
Signature of Annex 1 to the Wheat Initiative Charter by the new Member and the Wheat Initiative managing institution
Payment of annual membership fees covering the Wheat Initiative management
Public Member
G20/OECD member states: €10,000
International Agricultural Research Centers: €5,000
Others (non-G20 and non-OECD member States and non-International Agricultural Research Centres): €2,000
Private member
With an annual turnover larger than €500M: €20,000
Between €500-50M: €10,000
Under €50M: €5,000
Designated representatives to the RC and Board are invited to participate to the relevant Committee’s meetings as observers until signature of the Charter. The status of observer may be extended up to 18 months.
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