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Commodity Management


History of Leadership in Commodity Management

ACDI/VOCA is a global leader in innovative management of donated U.S. agricultural commodities under both United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food aid programs. ACDI/VOCA has managed food aid programs in numerous countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America since 1989 to promote global food security.


ACDI/VOCA has monetized over 965,000 metric tons (MT) of commodities valued at more than $300 million and distributed over 40,000 MT of nonfat dried milk, cornmeal, rice, corn-soy blend, vegetable oil and other foods. ACDI/VOCA has managed commodity shipments or monetized commodities for Africare, Catholic Relief Services, World Vision, CARE, Winrock, TechnoServe, FINCA, Land O’Lakes, the U.S. Poultry and Egg Council, USAID and others. We have also performed market analyses for other NGOs.


For several years, ACDI/VOCA was a leader in addressing such issues as product quality and packaging as a cochair of the Commodity Working Group under the Food Aid Consultative Group, which represented the U.S. government, private industry and NGOs.


ACDI/VOCA Commodity Management Services

ACDI/VOCA staff includes logistics coordinators, warehouse managers and sales agents with combined experience of over 75 years in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the NIS. Our experienced professionals are available to:

  • Conduct Bellmon Analyses and market assessments to determine appropriate commodities and tonnage levels for program design
  • Identify appropriate sales methodology including negotiated sales, small-lot sales, sealed bid and out-cry auctions, and combinations thereof, to maximize proceed generation and developmental impact while minimizing risk
  • Identify potential buyers and manage the sales process from beginning to end
  • Manage logistics of commodity shipments in conjunction with donors, freight forwarders, shipping agents and buyers for both distribution and monetization
  • Prepare documents for donors, buyers, governments and other entities involved in commodity sales
  • Provide commodity management training to organization or government staff

Current Commodity Contracts

 

PDF version of ACDI/VOCA's work in commodity management (3.6 MB).