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The global FAIR TRADE definition
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.
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
• Fair Trade has been recognized • European Parliament (2006), • European Economic and Social Committee
(2009), • European Commission (2009) • Committee of the Regions (2010)• National initiatives
Environment
Financial
SocialSustainable The product lifecycle
Carbon useCradle to grave Reuse DisposalEnergy Use
CSR – Living Wage Local EmploymentFair TradeIntegration Enterprises
A bottom line that covers costs including Fair Wages, and also allows for business expansion and investment
What is Sustainable Development
•65 Million Euro sales from Asia
•4.8 Billion Euro global retail sales
Fairtrade International
World Fair Trade Organization
What is a Fair Trade Organization? • Income from trade • Social objectives to work with the marginalized
at the heart of the activities“commitment to improve the social and economic conditions of marginalized producers and suppliers.”
• Follow the ten principles of Fair Trade• No one type of organization• Not based around any one product or one
product standard, all the products are Fair Trade
• Formal and informal production
The Ten Principles of Fair Trade
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 countries 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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WFTO-Asia
WFTO-Asia enables dedicated Fair Trade Organizations in Asia to deliver Fair Trade and to seek greater equity in international trade.
WFTO-Asia Fair Trade Organizations at the 2014 Annual General Meeting and Conference, Seoul.
• 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.
• #WFTOguarantee
Milan slide
Volunteer-Internship Program (VIP)
The VIP primarily intends to build a pool of Fair Trade advocates through volunteerism.
Born in Garstang, UK, in 2000
Fair Trade Towns
Friends of Fair Trade Asia
The Friends of Fair Trade is a pool of advocates who champion Fair Trade. It is an association of individuals who support the advocacy and which to be part of the
network, sharing their time, skills, expertise and resources to further Fair Trade in their respective
countries
Campaigns
WORLD FAIR TRADE
DAY 2016 ‘Be an Agent for Change”
