Title: Can ethical trade certification contribute to the attainment of the Millennium development goals? : a review of organic and fair-trade certification

Authors: Setboonsarng, Sununtar

Place: Tokyo

Publisher: Asian development bank institute (ADBI)

Year: 2008

Series Title: ADB institute discussion paper

Volume: 115

PAGE: --

Subject: Gender Equity in Certified Chains

Keywords: development strategies, agricultural production, social justice, gender equality, international trade, standards

Abstract: This paper assesses how the conditions under organic and fair-trade certification contribute to the achievement of the MDG targets. The author recommends a combination of the two. Public sector needs to support implementation, capacity building and infrastructure development.

URL: https://think-asia.org/bitstream/handle/11540/3703/2008.08.organic.fairtrade.certification.pdf?sequence=1

Document type: E-article