Fair Trade

What is Fair Trade

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The "Fair Trade" is an alternative approach to commercial activity, a new form of trade cooperation based on dialogue, transparency and respect.

The History

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...of fair trade

The roots of the idea of fair trade can be found in operations launched by churches in South America and Europe in late 1940.

The Benefits

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The benefits generated by the fair trade implemented in various forms at different levels. There is a range of direct and indirect benefits to producers and agencies as well as for consumers and importers.

The Criteria

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Basic principles of fair trade

To create opportunities for producers who are economically disadvantaged.

The fair trade is a strategy for poverty reduction and sustainable development. The aim is to create opportunities for producers who have been economically disadvantaged or marginalized by the conventional trading system.