fair trade wfto & wfto asia
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Fair Trade started five decades ago as a trading partnership between small scale producers and Fair Trade Organisaton’s.
To provide development opportunities to marginalized producers, and to campaign for fair structures in international trade
Fair Trade Organizations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers,
awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international
trade. by FINE 2001
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The global FAIR TRADE definition - first part
Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, small and marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.
Fairtrade International
World Fair Trade Organization
Certification of Fair Trade, CSR, etc.
Ecocert - The butterfly effect of FT
Fair for Life (IMO): fair but different
FLO - fairtrade: the pioneer in FT certification
Utz, “good” in Mayan language
Naturland: from organic to Fair Trade
Rainforest Alliance: for intelligent farming
GoodWeave (RugMark): carpet
43%
2007 20100
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3,000
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FT Certified Goods
Sales
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Euro
s in
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Growth in Fair Trade SalesNon Certified vs. Certified
6%
2007 20100
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Non-Certified Goods
Sales
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Euro
s in
Mill
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• Fair Trade has been recognized • European Parliament (2006), • European Economic and Social Committee
(2009), • European Commission (2009) • Committee of the Regions (2010)• National initiatives
World Fair Trade Organisation
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Founded in 1987
The only global platform made out of members of the whole Fair Trade supply chain: FT producers – FT traders – FT retailers.
400 members in more then 75 coultries in all continents.
Controlled by the members with an elected Board.
Head office in The Netherlands.
Regional offices are in Chiang Mai, Brussels, Nairobi, and Assunciòn/Paraguay.
Core costs covered by membership fee.
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• Credible – To be the Asian membership body for all fully committed Fair Trade Organisations (FTOs) seeking to empower groups of vulnerable producers, farmers and workers through trade.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Campaigns
