GECA’s membership is mainly experts and professionals in the thematic areas and the data-information-knowledge management functions. These constitute the entity’s technical resource as trainers, advisors, and consultants for GECA’s work programmes.
Membership is open to individuals and organisations that subscribe to the objectives and ideals of GECA Research Institute.
GECA membership stands at 44 active individual experts from 7 countries. These hold PhD, Masters and Bachelor qualifications
Building partnerships e.g AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development) on capacity building, and CANU on climate change advocacy, etc.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Full membershipopen to all scholars, professionals, and policymakers who have postgraduate or advanced training in environment, agricultural, and social sciences, and related disciplines. Full members have voting rights.
Honorary membershipisaccorded to those recognized for their lifetime achievements in the GECA’s thematic areas (retired academia/scientists and policymakers, and community leaders and elders). Honorary members have no voting rights.
Student membershipis open to graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in the GECA’s thematic areas. Student members have no voting rights.
Associate membershipis open to scholars, professionals, and policymakers who support the objectives of the organisation but are not eligible for regular membership. Membership is sought through an expression of interest addressed to the Executive Secretary. Associate members have no voting rights and membership is subject to periodic review to ensure alignment with the intents and interests of GECA.
Full membershipopen to all scholars, professionals, and policymakers who have postgraduate or advanced training in environment, agricultural, and social sciences, and related disciplines. Full members have voting rights.
Honorary membershipisaccorded to those recognized for their lifetime achievements in the GECA’s thematic areas (retired academia/scientists and policymakers, and community leaders and elders). Honorary members have no voting rights.
Student membershipis open to graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in the GECA’s thematic areas. Student members have no voting rights.
Associate membershipis open to scholars, professionals, and policymakers who support the objectives of the organisation but are not eligible for regular membership. Membership is sought through an expression of interest addressed to the Executive Secretary. Associate members have no voting rights and membership is subject to periodic review to ensure alignment with the intents and interests of GECA.
2. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Open to institutions that support the objectives of GECA. Corporate members are allowed to vote but are limited to only one vote which would be expressed by its authorized delegate.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Full members
Receive timely information on opportunities for training, research funding and publications on GECA thematic areas.
Participate in research consortia to write and implement projects.
Access GECA’s network of researchers and partner organisations.
Entitled to discounts on registration and hotel accommodation for activities organized by GECA.
Opportunity to publish material on GECA website (blogs, academic papers, etc), subject to approval by the Advisory Board.
Associate Members
Receive GECA bi-annual online newsletter.
Invitation to attend conferences and activities organised by GECA and its network of partners
Student Members
Open to internship opportunities at GECA and its partner institutions whenever these are available.
Invitation to student workshops to enhance learning and interaction for junior scientists.
Information on opportunities and funding for advanced studies.
Honorary Members
Receive GECA bi-annual online newsletter. and publications.
Invitation to attend and participate in conferences organised by GECA and its network of partners.
Member profiled on GECA website and publications and recognised at key events.
Corporate Members
Collaborate with GECA on research projects and co-opt its membership.
Can register a maximum of two participants at membership rates
Corporate logo placed on GECA materials and website
Annual Membership Fees (2024/2025)
Once Off Payment
Note: Annual Membership is subject to change by GECA’s Annual General Meeting
Payment: Direct bank and mobile money payments (see details below).
