Alternative traiding networks such as "Fairtrade"

what is Fairtrade

a global movement that aims to help farmers and producers in LEDCs, by giving them a guaranteed fair price for the product regardless of the price on the world market

How does Fairtrade aim to create more equitable global trade systems

• ensuring fair prices for producers

• promoting sustainable farming

• supporting community development

• empowering marginalised groups 

What is an alternative trading network in this context

a social-enterprise case supply chain (e.g. Fairtrade) that pays ethical prices and reinvests premiums to strengthen producer communities

Where is the case study and what does it produce

Gumutindo Coffee Cooperative on Mt. Elgon, eastern Uganda; high-quality coffee

How are farmers organised in Gumutindo

17 primary societies representing around 9,900 smallholders, hundreds of woman members

How are Fairtrade premiums used in this cooperative

reinvested into community projects, training, infrastructure and programs for women’s empowerment 

Which farming practices are promoted under Fairtrade standards here

Organic and environmentally sustainable methods with stewardship of local ecosystems 

what development outcomes does Gumutindo report 

more stable incomes, reduced exposure to price shocks, and strengthened community resilience

byeond income, which human development areas see investment

education, healthcare, and local infrastructure

how does producer voice differ from traditional trade in this model

strong farmer particpation in decision-making and community investment, versus limited influence for smallhodler in markets

what is the development advantage of Fairtrade over traditional trade

multidimensional impact across income, education, health, gender inclusion, and environment