Do you have a passion for entrepreneurship and marketing? Do you care about social justice and fair trade? Then why not think about getting involved in a fair trade business? Fair trade is grounded in the principle that trade rather than aid is the best long term solution to economic development in poorer countries, and that by helping them to …
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Home » Tags » Youth for Fair Trade Conference 2010Can we afford fair trade?
29.09.10 # 10:58 # Conference # No CommentWe’ve seen rapid growth in sales of fair trade goods in the UK over the past few years as consumer awareness has risen and more companies have made the commitment to switch all or part of their product range to fair trade.
With increased awareness comes increased demand, and with increased availability comes increased awareness, fuelling the growth of fair trade …
Fair Tech – What is the role of technology in Fair Trade?
27.09.10 # 11:15 # Conference # No CommentFair Trade is typically associated with traditional trades such as farming, textile manufacture and handicrafts, but the reality is that we source a lot more than just these goods from developing countries.
High-tech goods such as computers and mobile phones are now nearly all manufactured in developing countries such as China and South-East Asia, but unlike agricultural goods that are often …

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