EBDA
EBDA (The Egyptian Biodynamic Association) is a Cairo-based non-governmental organization, founded in 1994, that promotes organic and biodynamic agriculture for over 40,000 smallholder farmers across Egypt via extension services, the proprietary Economy of Love certification, peer-review PGS audits, biodynamic inputs, carbon credit monetization, and international market access.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersCairo, Egypt
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What EBDA does
The Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) is an independent non-governmental organization established in 1994 in Cairo, Egypt, by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, originating from the SEKEM group. EBDA promotes organic and biodynamic agriculture across 17+ Egyptian governorates through an integrated stack of services: extension engineering, agronomic training, biodynamic input production (Horn Manure 500, Horn Silica 501, and six compost preparations), the proprietary Economy of Love (EoL) holistic sustainability standard, a peer-review-based Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for organic/biodynamic certification, Demeter/BFDI certification support, and international market access facilitation. Its technology backbone is the Kobo offline farm-data platform covering 40,114 farmers across 8,893 farms (169,722 feddan as of December 2025), an internal ERP, the Cool Farm Tool for carbon and biodiversity (UNI/PdR 179:2025 MSA) measurement, and the FRA-recognized EoL carbon registry that lists 13,375 credits for Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) auction and voluntary-market sale.
EBDA operates as a non-profit whose revenue is generated across six streams: (i) carbon credit revenue at €20–25 per tonne sequestered/avoided, distributed across farmer payouts, buffers, the EoL Fund, and EBDA/partner operations; (ii) membership fees from farmers, companies, and organizations in the organic/biodynamic sector; (iii) certification and inspection fees for EoL, Demeter, and national organic standards; (iv) international market access facilitation connecting farmer supply to buyers including ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma, Spice Kingdom, NatureTex, and Lebensbaum; (v) grant and project funding from BMZ (via Sequa/bbw), GIZ (KCOA/KHNA), UNIDO, and others; and (vi) financial-inclusion services via Dopay and National Bank of Egypt Meeza cards issued to registered farmers. Go-to-market is community-led: extension engineers, multiplier supervisors, and peer-reviewer networks recruit and serve smallholder farmers directly, with retention reinforced by Climate Heroes ceremonies, the 1st African Biodynamic Conference, BIOFACH/Gulfood/Sahara Expo presence, and ECOnomic-of-Love-aligned events.
Customers are segmented across smallholder farmers (the 40,000-member base), processing/retail enterprises within the SEKEM ecosystem and beyond (ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma, Spice Kingdom, NatureTex), international carbon credit buyers (Lebensbaum, iSiS Organic, Saudi Coffee Company), and global partner organizations (BFDI, IFOAM Organics International, IETA, UNIDO, Save the Children, Nature Conservation Egypt, Heliopolis University, Brazilian EoL partners). In 2024 EBDA, jointly with SEKEM, won the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (€1M shared among four winners, jury chaired by Angela Merkel, selected from 181 nominations across 117 nationalities).
EBDA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EBDA
- Legal name
- The Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA)
- Website
- https://ebda.earth
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EBDA (The Egyptian Biodynamic Association) is a Cairo-based non-governmental organization, founded in 1994, that promotes organic and biodynamic agriculture for over 40,000 smallholder farmers across Egypt via extension services, the proprietary Economy of Love certification, peer-review PGS audits, biodynamic inputs, carbon credit monetization, and international market access.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EBDA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Organic and Biodynamic Agriculture Certification Services
- NAICS
- Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH)
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Where EBDA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cairo
- HQ country
- Egypt
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
EBDA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Economy of Love Carbon Credits: EBDA farmers certified under the EoL standard earn carbon credit revenues by sequestering carbon through compost manufacturing, renewable energy use, tree planting, and biodiversity practices. Carbon credits are sold on the voluntary market and via the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) auction. A tonne of carbon sequestered or avoided is valued between €20–25. Revenues are transparently distributed across farmers, buffers, the EoL Fund, and EBDA/partner organizations. EBDA is recognized by Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority as a carbon registry.
- Membership Fees: Farmers, companies, and organizations in the organic/biodynamic sector pay membership dues to join EBDA. In return they receive extension services, training, PGS audits, market access facilitation, and certification support. EBDA's membership is open to anyone interested in organic and biodynamic agriculture.
- Certification and Inspection Fees: EBDA supports its farming members and member companies in obtaining national (Egyptian organic standards) and international certifications (Demeter/BFDI). Revenue is generated through certification facilitation and the EoL licensee fee structure. EoL certification is recognized as a carbon registry by the FRA.
- International Market Access Facilitation: EBDA facilitates market access for organic and biodynamic raw materials to national and international buyers. EBDA connects member farmers with buyers and processors including ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma, and Spice Kingdom — eliminating middlemen and guaranteeing optimum pricing for producers.
- Grant and Project Funding: EBDA receives grant funding from international development organizations for projects such as the Special Initiative (financed by BMZ, implemented by Sequa/bbw), the Alfanar Project, Common Land Project, and Organic Egypt. These fund capacity building, training, and transition support for farmers.
- Meeza / Dopay Financial Inclusion Cards: EBDA partners with National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Dopay to issue Meeza prepaid cards to registered farmers, enabling carbon credit payouts, government subsidies, and financial inclusion services. A distribution fee per card is earned by EBDA's administration team.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Economy of Love Carbon Credits — farmer payout per tonne CO₂ sequestered/avoided |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels12 records
EBDA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EBDA is an Egyptian non-governmental organization that supports smallholder farmers in transitioning to and maintaining organic and biodynamic agriculture. It delivers this through a distributed field-extension service, a proprietary Economy of Love (EoL) sustainability standard with an integrated carbon credit scheme sold on the Egyptian Stock Exchange and voluntary markets, peer-reviewed Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification, Demeter certification support, the production and distribution of biodynamic preparations, capacity-building training, market access facilitation to enterprise buyers (NatureTex, ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma, Spice Kingdom, Lebensbaum, Ventile), and financial inclusion tools including Meeza prepaid cards.
Product overview
EBDA (Egyptian Biodynamic Association) is a non-governmental organization established in 1994 to promote organic and biodynamic agriculture in Egypt. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of products and services centered around the Economy of Love (EoL) Standard—a holistic sustainable development framework integrating ecological, economic, and social pillars. The core product portfolio includes the EoL Carbon Credits certification system enabling farmers to earn income through carbon sequestration, the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for peer-reviewed farm certification, and Demeter certification support in partnership with the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International. Supporting services include farmer consultancy, capacity building and training programs, market access facilitation, and the distribution of educational materials including the Biodynamic Agriculture Cosmic Calendar and learning videos. EBDA has grown to support over 40,000 farmers across Egypt.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Economy of Love (EoL) Standard Certification Proprietary holistic sustainability certification standard integrating ecological regeneration, fair economic structures, social responsibility, and cultural development. Farms and processing companies apply for EoL certification through annual audits aligned with IFOAM Family of Standards.
- Economy of Love Carbon Credits Carbon credit certification scheme recognized by Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority as a voluntary carbon registry, enabling biodynamic farmers to earn income through verified carbon sequestration. A tonne of carbon sequestered or avoided is priced between €20 and €25, with farmers compensated for trees, biodiversity, compost production, and renewable energy. Credits are sold via the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) auction and on the voluntary market.
- Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Certification Peer-review based certification system for organic and biodynamic farms, conducted by selected peer reviewer groups. Farms adhere to EoL and biodynamic PGS standards through paperless audits using the Kobo platform, with inspections conducted across 17+ governorates. PGS is aligned with IFOAM Family of Standards and externally inspected for Demeter certification compatibility.
- Demeter Certification Support Service EBDA supports farming members and member companies in complying with national and international regulations of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) for farming and processing. The Center of Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE), BFDI-accredited, conducts regular audits on Demeter farms.
- Farmer Consultancy Services Comprehensive consultancy support for member farmers including help during the conversion process from conventional to organic/biodynamic agriculture, improving quality of work and products, and enhancing farmer well-being and livelihood through EBDA's distributed extension service.
- Capacity Building and Training Programs Monthly training sessions for agricultural engineers and farmers covering organic animal husbandry, soil fertility, water management, soil microbiology, compost production, biodynamic preparations, Demeter/EoL standards, weed management, biological pest control, and operational systems (ERPNext, Asana). Includes hands-on workshops at SEKEM facilities and demonstrations across governorates.
- Biodynamic Preparations Specialized organic/biodynamic preparations produced at the SEKEM Biodynamic Preparations House and distributed to member farmers: Horn Manure 500, Horn Silica 501, and compost preparations made from yarrow, chamomile, nettle, oak bark, dandelion, and valerian. Used to enrich soil and strengthen plant growth in alignment with cosmic and earthly forces.
- Biodynamic Agriculture Cosmic Calendar Annual printed calendar/agenda published by EBDA incorporating cosmic influences on agricultural activities to guide farmers through farming seasons. Published and distributed to all member farmers annually.
- Market Access Facilitation Service Facilitation of market access for certified organic and biodynamic raw materials and products to national and international buyers, eliminating middlemen and guaranteeing optimum pricing for producers. Connects EBDA member farmers with processors including ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma, Spice Kingdom, NatureTex, and international brands such as Lebensbaum and Ventile.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40,114 farmers and 8,893 farms registered under EBDA as of December 2025, spanning 169,722 feddan across 17+ governorates
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Companies that use EBDA
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
EBDA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
EBDA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.
- SEKEM GroupcoreSEKEM Group is the founding organization from which EBDA originated. EBDA was established in 1994 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM's founder. SEKEM is a conglomerate of NGOs, businesses, and Heliopolis University that has championed holistic approaches to address societal challenges for nearly 50 years. EBDA and SEKEM share the Economy of Love framework, staff, and infrastructure. They co-won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. SEKEM provides processing facilities (ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma), the Biodynamic Preparations House, and the Wahat Farm for EBDA operations.
- Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI)coreBFDI is the largest certification organization for biodynamic agriculture and one of the three predominant organic certifiers worldwide. It is a non-profit umbrella organization with 46 member organizations in 36 countries. EBDA is the Egyptian member organization. EBDA participates in BFDI member assembly meetings, contributes to certification standard development, and its PGS system has been externally inspected for Demeter compatibility.
- IFOAM Organics InternationalcoreGlobal umbrella organization for the organic agriculture movement. EBDA is a member. EBDA is working toward alignment of its Economy of Love criteria with IFOAM Family of Standards.
- Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU)coreNon-profit university established in 2009 with sustainable development as its guiding principle. Hosts five faculties including Organic Agriculture. Founded by SEKEM. EBDA team members conduct research, training, and internships through HU. Dr. Helmy Abouleish is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of HU. Students from HU intern at EBDA.
- Center of Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE)coreAccreditation body for organic and biodynamic agriculture in Egypt. COAE is accredited by the BFDI Accreditation Council. EBDA has subcontracted COAE to conduct regular audits on Demeter farms. COAE reviews EBDA's Fertilizers and Biological Control Catalog.
- Carbon Footprint Center (CFC)coreEstablished by Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology in 2014. Works actively in carbon assessment and CO2 emission reduction projects. Collaborates with EoL to calculate carbon footprints of EoL-certified farms using the Cool Farm Tool. Dr. Thoraya Saeda is CFC Director.
- Organic Egypt (project)majorProject launched in 2018 to develop the organic agriculture sector in Egypt. Implemented by bbw gGmbH and Sequa gGmbH, funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Works with EBDA on training, capacity building, and farmer outreach. Conducted joint training sessions on soil life and fertility with EBDA.
- The Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in North Africa (KHNA)majorOne of four knowledge hubs of the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture in Africa (KCOA) project, financed by BMZ and implemented by GIZ. Works on knowledge development and capacity building for people along the agricultural value chain.
- International Emission Trading Association (IETA)coreEBDA's governance places it in the IETA, reinforcing the link between sustainable agriculture, social equality, and climate action. EBDA's EoL carbon credit scheme is recognized by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) as a carbon registry in Egypt's voluntary carbon market.
- Agricultural Research Center (ARC)supportingThe biggest research center in Egypt, conducting applied and basic research to generate technologies for increasing productivity. ARC incorporates 14 research programs, 16 institutes, 13 central labs, and multiple regional stations. EBDA collaborates with ARC on research initiatives.
- Cotton Research Institute (CRI)supportingOne of the oldest cotton research institutions in Egypt and worldwide. Works on researching and developing agronomic practices for improving cotton yields and quality. EBDA collaborates on cotton cultivation projects, including biodynamic cotton training workshops.
- DIRT FoundationsupportingCharity founded by Arizona Muse, defined as a foundation for the regeneration of Earth. Aims to support the transformation of the agricultural system by promoting the development of biodynamic farming to repair damages from climate change and conventional farming methods.
- Professional Development Foundation (PDF)supportingNon-profit NGO formed in 1998 by leading members of the private sector with the objective of developing the Egyptian business sector. Works on human resource development and workplace innovation.
- NatureTexmajorHigh-quality producer of baby/kids wear, home textiles, fabrics, and adult items using only organic cotton from Egypt. Founded 1994. Develops in-house products under brands 'Cotton People Organic', 'Nature Tex', 'Organic Baby', and private labels. EBDA provides biodynamic cotton cultivation support. Ventile showroom established at NatureTex factory.
- ISIS OrganiccoreOne of Egypt's largest suppliers of organic vegetables, honey, dates, herbs, spices, edible oils, and beverages. Supplied by EBDA-certified biodynamic farmers. Adheres to national and international standards throughout the production chain.
- Spice KingdommajorOne of the biggest suppliers of high-quality herbs, spices, and oils compliant with national and international standards including organic. Integrates innovative IT into the spice supply chain. Sources organic products from EBDA farmer network.
- GroProsupportingInternational manufacturer of Bio-fertilizers, Bio-stimulants and Bio-pesticides based in Austin, Texas (USA). Targets USA, Middle East, Africa, EU, and Central America. EBDA uses GroPro products in biodynamic farming support for member farmers.
- Integral Development Action of Minia (IDAM)majorNGO of the Coptic Catholic Diocese in Minia governorate established in 1986. Works in rural community development. Collaborates with EBDA and Jesuit on promoting transition of conventional farmers to organic/biodynamic agriculture in Minya and Aswan. Focuses on four rural communities: Ebwan, Mansafis, Towa, and Nazlet Ghattas.
- JeSuit (Social Development Association in Aswan)majorNGO in Minia governorate focusing on poverty alleviation, community development, and decentralization. Works with 3,000 farmers in new villages north of Aswan. Partnered with EBDA and IDAM to promote organic/biodynamic transition in Upper Egypt.
- Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw gGmbH)majorGerman partner implementing the Organic Egypt project alongside Sequa gGmbH. Funded by BMZ (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development). Supports scaling of the Economy of Love Standard in Egypt through the 'Special Initiative' project, enabling many more farmers to benefit from the EoL whole system carbon credit system.
- Sequa gGmbHmajorGerman development organization implementing the Organic Egypt project in cooperation with bbw gGmbH. Funded by BMZ. Works with EBDA on the 'Special Initiative' to scale Economy of Love Standard in Egypt.
- Alfanar ProjectmajorProject supporting EoL and PGS implementation in Beni Suef and Minya governorates. By December 2025: 701 farmers trained, 34,025 m³ organic compost produced, 111,772 seedlings planted, 3,245 feddans in conversion to biodynamic agriculture. PGS audits conducted under Alfanar.
- Common Land ProjectsupportingSupports EBDA farmers' training programs. Referenced as a supporter of EBDA Farmers' Training Plan (August 2024).
- Save the ChildrensupportingVisited EoL farms in Sharkia (Al-Attia and Al-Gamal farms) to inspect EBDA/EoL work with farmers. Planning a collaboration on a project for enhancing farmers' livelihoods to afford better lives for their children, aligned with EoL's mission.
- Ventile (International sustainable clothing brand)majorSponsors the transition of two EBDA farms from conventional to biodynamic agriculture. Has established a showroom at the NatureTex factory to showcase Egyptian biodynamic cotton. Collaborates with EBDA on biodynamic cotton cultivation training workshops covering techniques, fertilizers, and pest control.
- Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE)supportingNGO committed to protecting and conserving natural ecosystems in Egypt. Visited SEKEM Wahat farm and conducted biodiversity monitoring. Met with EBDA/SEKEM team to discuss conservation efforts, monitoring biodiversity, and addressing conventional agriculture expansion concerns.
- Daltex CompanysupportingSingaporean VRM company's approach to producing humic material fertilizer from agricultural waste. EBDA research team visited Daltex Farm to study the VRM process and collected samples for laboratory analysis to assess efficacy for Egyptian biodynamic farms.
- Nectaerra, The Salt Doctors, DelphysupportingDutch-Egyptian partnership (Desalt Project) focused on saline agriculture business cases for community farmers. Collaborating with SEKEM and EBDA. Conducted trials on salt-tolerant crops (beets, clover, Sesbania, Salicornia, tomato) at salinity levels up to 20 ds/m.
- Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) — EgyptcoreFRA recognized the Economy of Love standard as a carbon registry in the voluntary carbon market. EoL introduced 13 group projects to the FRA and got accepted to be auctioned on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX). 13,375 carbon credits made available for EGX trading.
- Eco-healthsupportingCoordinates with EBDA admin team to issue health cards for EBDA registered farmers. 8,614 health cards issued as of December 2025, with 5,152 additional cards being printed. Part of EBDA's farmer welfare and financial inclusion program.
- WATDEV Project / CIHEAM / GIZsupportingEBDA team members participate in WATDEV training courses on 'Water, Soil, and Crop Management in Climate-Smart Agriculture' alongside representatives from Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. Project coordinated by the Section of Agriculture at Goetheanum.
- Saudi Coffee CompanymajorSubject of EoL Carbon Project baseline study in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. Six primary farms spanning 657 hectares with ~550,458 coffee trees. EoL project aims to support transition to organic farming and develop a certified carbon project. First training session delivered by EBDA's Naglaa Ahmed.
- Brazilian EoL PartnersmajorBrazilian partner team received first training session on general EoL principles (delivered by Naglaa Ahmed), to be taught to six pilot farmers. Visit to SEKEM farm and EBDA office included. Part of EoL Global expansion to Brazil.
- The Agricultural Engineering Research InstitutesupportingSigned cooperation agreement with EBDA to conduct training and guidance programs in the field of using modern agricultural equipment.
- UNIDO (FARM Project)supportingEBDA attended UNIDO workshop on the FARM project to support farmers in sustainable agricultural production, environmental preservation, and climate change adaptation.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
EBDA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Regeneration International: Global network promoting regenerative agriculture practices and certification. Comparable to EBDA in advocating farmer transition to regenerative/biodynamic methods and building supply chains into premium markets, though operating as an advocacy network rather than a direct certification provider.
Direct peers
- Naturland: International organic farming association headquartered in Germany with members across 60+ countries. Comparable to EBDA in providing organic certification, extension services, and smallholder support globally; also runs carbon/climate programs for member farms.
- SEKEM Group: Sister organization and founding entity of EBDA, operating the same biodynamic agriculture ecosystem in Egypt. SEKEM owns processing companies (ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma) that absorb EBDA-certified farmer output, co-won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize, and shares staff, facilities, and the Economy of Love framework with EBDA.
- Soil Association: UK-based charity founded in 1946 that certifies organic farms and provides farmer support, training, and policy advocacy. Closely comparable to EBDA as a member-driven organic certification and farmer support organization, though UK-focused and operating a third-party (rather than peer-review) model.
- Bioland: Germany's largest organic farming association with ~9,000 members, providing certification, extension, and market access services. Directly comparable to EBDA in member-driven organic certification model, though focused on Germany/EU rather than biodynamic specifically.
- CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers): US-based organic certification organization representing ~4,000 certified operations. Comparable to EBDA as a member-driven organic certification body offering certification, advocacy, and farmer education, though with US regulatory orientation rather than biodynamic specialization.
- Demeter USA: US member organization of BFDI certifying biodynamic farms across North America. Comparable to EBDA as a country-level Demeter member org providing certification, extension, and market access to biodynamic farmers, though serving a much smaller farmer base in a different regulatory environment.
- Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF): Government-supported program supporting ~1 million smallholder farmers in transition to natural farming in India. Direct peer: shares the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity with EBDA, operates a comparable smallholder extension and certification model, and represents an emerging alternative to conventional input-intensive agriculture.
Broad incumbents
- IFOAM Organics International: Global umbrella organization for the organic agriculture movement. EBDA is a member and is working toward alignment of its EoL criteria with the IFOAM Family of Standards; serves as the broader standards-setting incumbent in EBDA's space.
- Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI): Global umbrella federation for biodynamic agriculture with 46 member organizations in 36 countries. EBDA is the Egyptian member and relies on BFDI for Demeter standard compatibility; BFDI operates the global certification framework that EBDA's PGS is aligned with.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
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Profiles7 records
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Frequently asked questions about EBDA
What does EBDA do?
EBDA is an Egyptian non-governmental organization that supports smallholder farmers in transitioning to and maintaining organic and biodynamic agriculture. It delivers this through a distributed field-extension service, a proprietary Economy of Love (EoL) sustainability standard with an integrated carbon credit scheme sold on the Egyptian Stock Exchange and voluntary markets, peer-reviewed Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification, Demeter certification support, the production and distribution of biodynamic preparations, capacity-building training, market access facilitation to enterprise buyers (NatureTex, ISIS Organic, Lotus, ATOS Pharma, Spice Kingdom, Lebensbaum, Ventile), and financial inclusion tools including Meeza prepaid cards.
Is EBDA a public or private company?
EBDA is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was EBDA founded?
EBDA was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EBDA based?
EBDA is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, in the Africa region.
How does EBDA make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Economy of Love Carbon Credits are the primary driver. The others are membership Fees, certification and Inspection Fees, international Market Access Facilitation, grant and Project Funding and meeza / Dopay Financial Inclusion Cards.
Who are EBDA's main competitors?
Regeneration International is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Naturland, SEKEM Group, Soil Association, Bioland, CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers), Demeter USA and Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF). Broad incumbents are IFOAM Organics International and Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI).
Does EBDA have an API?
No public API is recorded for EBDA.
What industry is EBDA in?
EBDA's product category is Organic and Biodynamic Agriculture Certification Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFALADAH, Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned). Its NAICS code is 81321 and its SIC code is 700.