Ardo CSR rapport 2023 - Flipbook - Page 80
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Good governance
Case
Promoting economic growth and development
as member of the Steering Group of the
Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF)
border procedures to speed up the delivery of
was established in 2017 to help governments
life-saving vaccines, as well as streamlining
in developing countries implement the
agri-food export procedures in Tunisia and
World Trade Organisation’s Trade Facilitation
Madagascar. Additionally, the Alliance also
Agreement. Supported by funding from the
collaborated with Colombia’s national food
United States, Canada and Germany, the
safety authority (INVIMA) to establish a risk
Alliance employs a public-private partnership
management system that reduced food
model to leverage trade facilitation for
and beverage import inspections by 30%,
fostering economic growth and development.
minimising delays and saving costs. More
recently, Mark supported a project in Peru that
As a member of the Steering Group,
simplified import-export procedures benefiting
Mark FeDuke, ArdoVLM's Director of Risk
the Peruvian processed food sector.
Management and Regulatory Affairs, works
together with representatives from donor
governments and private sector Steering
Group members to provide strategic direction,
approve projects and authorize budgets. The
Alliance’s projects range from empowering
“Contrary to typical international development efforts, the Alliance
employs a public-private partnership model with the goal of simplifying
international trade, making it more efficient and cost-effective. By lowering
costs, we enhance competitiveness, stimulate economic growth, generate
employment and, in the end, reduce poverty. Admittedly, our work at
the Alliance involves detailed efforts, but that’s how we contribute to
achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”
women in developing countries to participate
in international trade, to simplifying cross-
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Mark FeDuke Director of Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs at ArdoVLM
