INTRODUCTION

AEI e.V. is a global initiative to promote development cooperation with The Gambia through socio-economic activities in cooperative models. We promote and support projects to improve education, agriculture, health and the environment.
As a global network, we gather information on current development projects, stakeholders (national and international) and the recipient groups or communities in The Gambia. We advise, support and work with stakeholders (national and international) to make projects successful and sustainable. Our Code of Conduct is our guiding principle and policy and is binding on all our members and partners .
Our motto is commitment and consistency, honesty, accountability and transparency, tolerance and respect for diversity.
Always ask yourself the following questions in all situations:

• Does the procedure comply with general international law, the laws of The Gambia and in particular universal human rights, the Basic Law and other legal obligations?
• Does the procedure serve the purpose of AEI e.V.?
• Does the procedure comply with the AEI e.V. Code of Conduct?

OUR AUTONOMY

AEI e.V. is an autonomous and legally independent organization operating within the jurisdiction of the international and national laws of the countries we operate in. Our members and partners can defend our integrity and good name by acting responsibly in the performance of their duties. They do this with transparency and accountability. No one may take advantage while performing their duties for AEI e.V..

• Interest groups, such as donors or sponsors
• Business organizations and companies,
• Political parties, institutions and other organizations or entities associated with AEI e.V..

RESPONSIBILITY

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

As a non-profit organization, we finance our activities and projects solely through membership fees, donations, fundraising and sponsorship and are therefore committed to transparency and accountability. We ensure clean accounting and submit a detailed and comprehensive financial report to our members, partners and sponsors for audit on an annual basis to demonstrate that the available funds are used exclusively for the statutory purposes of the association.

PROCUREMENT AND COMMISSIONING

Procurement and commissioning shall be by resolution of the general membership of the Executive Committee or the Project Committee. As environmentalists, we give special consideration to the social and environmental aspect of everything we do.

ACCEPTANCE OF ROYALTY FEES AND GIFTS

This applies to all members of the association who act in accordance with the association's conduct; lecture and interview fees can generally be accepted if they are paid directly to AEI e.V.. If this is not possible, the fee will be refused. Gifts, invitations or discounts with a value of more than 20 Euros will not be accepted.

PROPERTIES OF ADI e.V

It is obligatory to treat the properties of AEI e.V. with great care and responsibility.

EQUAL TREATMENT AND RESPECT

AEI e.V. does not tolerate discrimination or harassment, whether based on age, disability, origin, gender, political position, religion or sexual orientation. Every member is asked to contribute to an atmosphere of respectful togetherness. Violations of equal treatment must be reported to the Executive.

OUR BRANDS

As a network, the AEI e.V. brand is internationally consistent, but national groups may have their own local brands. All materials published are generally designed within these boundaries.

Internet pages

Information leaflets, brochures, flyers, stationery
posters or banners are produced in accordance with the design guidelines.
All materials must be reviewed and approved by the relevant bodies before publication.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

An important part of our work is public relations (networking) and information exchange. In this context, we also work with various media to inform the public about AEI e.V.'s activities and programmes. Media enquiries are always welcome. Our PR Committee can be contacted for all media-related matters.

The Code of Conduct applies to all members. Signed and adopted by AEI e.V. Germany.

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