tangled threads: So much to do so little time!

Monday, 9 August 2010

So much to do so little time!

Have been too busy to update, but do not fear I will upload again soon. In the mean time this is our group blog for Sri Lanka. (Its almost as good as mine...)
http://connectsrilanka.blogspot.com/

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Fair Trade

Every year in the UK £23 billion of clothing is bought, 90% of this is imported. (Defra 2009) Most of this imported clothing comes from developing nations where it is more than likely that the garment workers that made these clothes are not paid a living wage, experience poor working conditions and are forced to work excessive overtime.

Consumers have begun to recognise Fair Trade as way to support workers and producers in developing nations. However, there is debate as to how effectively Fair Trade improves the livelihoods of Fair Trade workers. I want to explore how much of an impact Fair Trade has on producers and their communities.

I want to gain an understanding of the meaning of Fair Trade from the perspectives of different groups - the consumer, standards authorities, Fair Trade brands and the producer groups.

Monday, 9 August 2010

So much to do so little time!

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