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Participatory Guarantee System Self-Evaluation System |
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The purpose of this voluntary questionnaire is to provide PGS initiatives around the world with a “Self-Evaluation” tool to see how they are meeting the key PGS characteristics. It is also hoped that, very much in the spirit of PGS transparency, we share our answers with each other. In this way, we will achieve both a comprehensive global database of Participatory Guarantee Systems as well as detailed information on operational procedures adopted around the world, that we can use to strengthen the global PGS movement.
The order of the questions generally tries to follow the structure of the PGS Concept Document “Shared Vision, Shared Ideals” which formed the basis of these questions.
It is very important to keep in mind that this is not an attempt (or even a proposal) to harmonize the way PGS are run internationally. The great strength of PGS is that the mechanisms are regionally appropriate and under the full control of the local stakeholders.
Would you like to submit your Self Evaluation Form to IFOAM?
This is how it works:
1. Please download the SEF in the language you prefer: English, French, Portuguese or Spanish.
2. Fill the SEF with your answers, involving as many stakeholders as possible.
3. Send the completed version of your SEF to pgs@ifoam.org .
The results from the groups that wish to share their self-evaluations will be maintained and kept updated online at the IFOAM Online Global PGS Database.
Though only one final submission should be made for each PGS program, your group may find it educational to have as many stakeholders as possible answer the questions including farmers, consumers, facilitating NGOs as well as national or regional level coordinating staff.
The IFOAM PGS Committee and the IFOAM PGS Team hope that this self-evaluation document will inspire PGS groups to learn from and share with each other, as well as to educate other groups new to PGS about the many ways that PGS groups around the world have implemented core PGS values in ways that are culturally appropriate to their region.
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