Fair Trade from the Ground Up Linton April
Fair Trade promises to raise living standards in developing countries through:worldwide minimum prices for commoditiessupport for democratically governed cooperativesrequirement of minimum wages and…
Specifikacia Fair Trade from the Ground Up Linton April
Fair Trade promises to raise living standards in developing countries through:worldwide minimum prices for commoditiessupport for democratically governed cooperativesrequirement of minimum wages and safety standards for workerstraining to help producers improved quality and develop business skillsencouragement of eco-friendly practicesthird-party certificationIn contrast to the free trade status quo, Fair Trade relies on informed consumers to choose more direct supply chains that minimize the role of middlemen, offering economic justice and social change as a viable and sustainable alternative to charity. But does it work?Fair Trade from the Ground Up documents achievements at both the producer and the consumer ends of commodity chains and assesses prospects for future growth. From Guatemalan coffee farmers