Enabling Fair Trade in Africa - Revision history

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	Michael Muchelon from COFTA and IFAT		Michael Muchelon from COFTA and IFAT

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	IFAT is a global alternative trade network that provided fair trade alternatives to the disadvantaged producers. has 300 members spread over 70 countries Africa has about 70 members		IFAT is a global alternative trade network that provided fair trade alternatives to the disadvantaged producers. has 300 members spread over 70 countries Africa has about 70 members
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Kingsleyngr at 13:56, 24 January 2007

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Title

Enabling Fair Trade in Africa

Time

5:30-8:00pm

Participants

Male 26

Female 23

Male 49

Speakers

Michael Muchelon from COFTA and IFAT

IFAT is a global alternative trade network that provided fair trade alternatives to the disadvantaged producers. has 300 members spread over 70 countries Africa has about 70 members

Fair Trade as defined by the world's leading fair trade players 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 marginalized producers and workers especially in the south.

For trade organizations are engaged activity in supporting producers, awareness raising and campaigning for changes in the rules and practices of conventional trade

IFAT prescribes a standard which fair trade organizations must follow in their day to day work
These include

Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers by supporting the poorest producers

Transparency and accountability through dealing fairly and openly with trading parties

Capacity building through developing the skills of producers and creating opportunities for trading their products

Promoting Fair trade by telling as many people as possible about fair trade and informing customers where products have come from.

Payment of a fair price by ensuring that producers receive a fair price for their products

Gender equity providing equal pay and opportunities for women and men

Ensuring that producers are working in a healthy and safe place

Ensuring that the UN convention on the rights of child are upheld and respected (child labour)

The Environment ensuring that materials used in production and packing do not damage the environment

Date 22/01/2007

By Patricia Salano