The Partnership came into existence because of the extraordinary vision and ideals of its founding members. The founding members believe in an ‘industrial democracy’ where the elders of Kanjalu Village and its farmers will share knowledge, power and profit to achieve the following objectives. They are:
a)Alleviate poverty in Kanjalu Village
b)Provide health facilities
c)Provide electricity facilities
d)Practice and follow sustainable development goals
The challenge for Partners today is to prove that a business which is not driven by the demands of outside shareholders and which sets high standards of behavior can flourish in the competitive conditions facing a modern farming business.
The Constitution provides the Principles and Rules within which we aim to demonstrate, through Partners, customers and profit, that we are a better form of business.
The Constitution identifies that the ‘happiness of all its members’ relies on their ‘worthwhile and satisfying employment in a successful business’. To achieve this, we aim to give all Partners a relevant, consistent and rewarding experience during their career. This experience is based on the Partnership and Partners themselves delivering three commitments:
- taking responsibility for our business success,
- building relationships Powered by our Principles
- creating real influence over our working lives
These commitments place on us all the obligation to improve our business in the knowledge that we share the rewards of success.
The Constitution also addresses the role of the Partnership in society, defining our responsibilities to customers, suppliers and to the environment.
The Partnership must change constantly to fulfill its ultimate purpose. The Constitution ensures these changes remain true to our principles and will allow us to pass on to our successors a business they too will be proud to work in.