4.3.3 Fairtrade Schemes (Edexcel A-Level Economics Teaching PowerPoint)

This teaching powerpoint for Edexcel economics covers Fairtrade Schemes

Fairtrade is an international certification system that promotes ethical and sustainable trade. It aims to improve the lives of producers in developing countries by providing them with a fair price for their products, ensuring safe working conditions, and promoting the use of environmentally friendly practices. To obtain Fairtrade certification, producers must meet certain social, economic, and environmental standards, including:

• Paying fair wages and providing decent working conditions for workers.
• Protecting the environment by reducing pollution and using sustainable farming practices.
• Building strong relationships with local communities and promoting democratic decision-making.
• Ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.

Fairtrade certification is intended to empower small-scale farmers and artisans by giving them more control over their products and their livelihoods.