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There are many factors to
consider when promoting corporate contributions for international disasters
and CIDI is here to offer guidance to a corporation in making these vital
decisions.
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Corporate Donations of Materials, Equipment
and Services May be Useful, If:
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The
government of the affected country has requested and authorized
international assistance in forms other than cash contributions.
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The offer is based upon a
specific request from a legitimate, recognized
humanitarian agency with existing operations at the disaster site.
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The recipient agency has a demonstrated, verifiable capability for
distribution of commodity or supporting personnel.
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The offer responds to a
specific need that has been evaluated for
cultural and economic impact.
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The offer
provides a quality product or service measured against a recognized
international industrial standards,
familiar in the recipient
country.
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Offers of
technical assistance should not over-ride local expertise and
management. Foreign providers of technical assistance must recognize that their role
will be a support function and not a command function. The government of the
affected country maintains decision-making authority.
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The quantity of donated product will not adversely impact the viability of
local business in the short or long term.
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The material or service offered is
not a solicitation for a future business
relationship, nor does it obligate or establish a dependent relationship or cost
for future maintenance and operation.
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The declared value of the good or service is of the equivalent wholesale
price in the recipient country or the wholesale price for a generic equivalent.
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Commodity donations are sent with
detailed inventory and are packed in
accordance with international shipping regulations and standards.
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International and local transport, warehousing, port clearance, storage
and handling costs are paid by the donor.
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The
recommendations listed above are the opinions of the CIDI staff and
colleagues. For links to non-governmental organizations registered with the
U.S. Government and more detailed guidance regarding international disaster
management, please visit www.cidi.org or
contact the Center at cidi @ cidi.org .
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