Primary Functions
The primary functions of the association are:
- To facilitate the Mombasa Tea Auction operations Maintain discipline in the trade by ensuring compliance with the constitution.
- To promote the best interests of the Tea Trade in Africa.
- To compile and circulate statistical information to assist members in their operations.
- To help solve trade problems affecting members collectively.
- To organize social and educational programmes for members.
Core Values
In its endeavor to realize its vision and mission, EATTA upholds the following core values:
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- Strong Governance and Professionalism
EATTA’s Board, Management and Members respect and demonstrate strong governance, professionalism and positive behaviours in all aspects of our operations
- Transparency & Integrity
EATTA’s Board, Executive and Members operate at all times in an open, honest and accountable manner
- Membership driven
Our members’ interests – individually and through the Sub Associations – are the central priority for EATTA in terms of representation and the development of products and services for members
- Innovative and value add service delivery
EATTA seeks to add value and innovate across all of our services to our membership, and to achieve consistently high levels of member satisfaction
- Committed to a sustainable and successful tea sector
EATTA works with our members and stakeholders to achieve a sustainable and growing tea sector value chain in Africa
Core Business
The broad objectives of EATTA are:
- Promotion of orderly sale of tea among members in Africa;
- Lobbying and advocacy; and
- Marketing and membership support.
Specifically, the objectives are as follows:
- To manage tea buying and selling, including the Tea Auction.
- To lobby regulatory and statutory bodies in member countries to create an enabling business environment for our members along the value chain.
- To facilitate interaction between members and stakeholders.
- To facilitate effective access to market and other relevant industry trade information.
- To facilitate linkages of members to international markets.