Aeasa
Associations in Pretoria

Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa - SA ePublications - South African Journals published online.

Members have access to a wide range of platforms through which to interact with each other. To experience the full range of member benefits, first register your profile. It was established in 1961 and held its first annual conference in AEASA has positioned itself strategically for the 21st century to enable it to be relevant for all agricultural economists, thereby assisting them to serve their communities. The general purpose of the endowment fund is to enhance the ability of agricultural economists to serve society. Funds collected by the AEASA endowment fund are used to: improve the quality of work done by agricultural economists through education and human capital development; expand the range of clientele who will benefit from the work of agricultural economists and provide them with useful economics information; and otherwise enhance the abilities and visibility of the profession and its members. Funds are to be solicited from individuals, firms, institutions, and foundations interested in advancing the work of agricultural economists. General solicitation for funds from AEASA members shall be made from time to time and special appeals will be made to other categories of potential givers, including business firms, foundations, and various organizations and individuals. Unless givers have reasons for doing otherwise, they are encouraged to make unrestricted gifts. Endowment Fund: These funds will be invested and the income used to support AEASA projects. The appreciation clubs are examples of gifts made to the endowment fund. Designated Projects: Gifts of any amount can be made to designate projects administered by the AEASA. These funds are used to advance special activities of the agricultural economics profession and its purposes. Unspecified Gifts: Gifts not specified for the endowment fund activities or a designated project will be used, as the Management Committee deems best. Otherwise, they will be invested in the general endowment fund and the income used to support AEASA projects. Methods of giving assets or making bequests must be in accord with legal requirements and tax codes. Under such an arrangement, a giver can specify, according to his/her convenience and desires, the timing and other aspects relating to the transfer of his/her gift or gifts. Givers, whose cumulative gifts are in the cumulative donor classification or higher will have their names published annually in the AEASA Annual Report. The Management Committee will investigate investment alternatives, make recommendations and oversee fund management. The Secretary of AEASA will oversee the ongoing administrative aspects of fund management. He or she will handle the required administrative functions in accordance with the By-Laws of AEASA and the Operating Procedures of the Endowment Fund. The Vice President is responsible for recommending to the Management Committee guidelines and procedures for use of AEASA funds. Funds will be disbursed for selected activities that are in accord with the overall purpose of AEASA. No schedule will preclude the consideration of unique proposals at any time during the year.