PECE Mission

To contribute to the protection and improvement of the environment, an improvement in people’s quality of life and the promotion of sustainable development in the EECCA region through tri-sector partnership projects involving government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

The Objectives of PECE are to:

• establish a network of members who are committed to contributing to the protection and improvement of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development in the EECCA region;
• act as a catalyst for the initiation of new multi-stakeholder projects;
• improve the sustainability of projects, among other things by establishing longterm co-operation with in-country partners;
• respond to country/region specific needs, with priority given to areas where the UK is particularly well-placed to contribute. These include bio-diversity, climate change, capacity building for sustainable development at municipal and community levels, energy, water management, public participation; and
• provide a forum for awareness raising, exchange of good practice and replication of projects.

PECE seeks to demonstrate, by example, the real value of business, public sector and civil society working together.The Guiding Principles are as follows:

The Partnership:

• is guided by principles of openness, honesty, mutual respect, good governance and transparency;
• is committed to the sustainability of projects and involvement of all relevant stakeholders in the communities in which it is engaged; and
• recognises the importance of working alongside national and municipal programmes and frameworks.

Partners:

• have a belief in the value and benefits of corporate social responsibility;
• acknowledge the contributions and value of private sector and civil society engagement with government;
• are committed to contributing to the protection and improvement of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development;
• recognise the value and importance of capacity building, particularly for the sustainability of projects; and
• will work together in an open, honest and transparent manner.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference outlines what PECE is and how it operates.