Structure

Organizational Structure of the BEANS Meta Network

Structure

The BEANS Meta Network, hosted and managed by the CIHEAM General Secretariat, will operate as a regional collaborative hub. The structure of the Network will be streamlined, featuring a participatory and inclusive approach to ensure broad input from all relevant partners and stakeholders.

Meet the team

The organizational structure of BEANS will consist of the following

components:

The General Assembly (GA)

1. Role and Responsibilities

The General Assembly will be responsible for discussing ongoing and

future programs, providing strategic insights and recommendations,

approving annual programs, and endorsing the annual budget. It will

ensure the network’s direction aligns with the overall goals and objectives

of BEANS.

2. Composition

The General Assembly will comprise three groups of stakeholders:

Group 1: International and Regional Organizations

Actions: Provide technical and political orientation for the Network’s

agenda, ensuring alignment with global and regional agricultural policies.

Group 2: National Agricultural Institutions and Research Centers

Actions: Contribute to setting priorities for research, development, and

policy implementation. Offer insights from national and local contexts.

Group 3: Experts, Leading Farmers, and Private Enterprises

Actions: Provide expertise on practical applications, research orientation,

innovations, and market dynamics. Offer feedback on the Network’s

operational effectiveness.

3. Expected Actions and Engagement

Each Group will play a critical role in shaping the Network's direction, and

their activities will be essential in ensuring smooth operation. The

expected actions for each group are outlined below.

General Assembly and Groups Meetings

All group meetings will meet online to facilitate regular communication (1 or 2

per year). The General Assembly may be held at least once per year, in

person, provided funds are available to support such a gathering.

The Executive Committee (EC)

The Executive Committee will manage the operational aspects of the

Network and oversee the implementation of the policies and decisions made

by the General Assembly, while aligning with external opportunities and

constraints. The EC will also strengthen BEANS’ role within broader

innovative approaches towards Sustainable Food-Legumes Systems in the

Mediterranean.

The Executive Committee will be chaired by the Secretary General of

CIHEAM and will include a part-time Manager appointed by the Chair, in

addition to three members nominated by each of the three groups within the

General Assembly.

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