Some facts on fair trade
Although the fair trade movement has been around since the sixties it is only now that we are hearing more of it. Also there is the case that public opinions has become favorable to it and are giving their total support to this cause. The main aim of the fair trade movement is to make sure that producers in least developed countries are receiving an adequate compensation for the amount of work they are putting in. Fair trade has in fact demonstrated that our well acclaimed market economy is not that efficient and we need to look for other ways to ensure sustainable development. Fair trade practices have generally been appreciated by the public. This is why we have seen the creation of many businesses selling fair trade products. However, you must be careful before shopping at these shops because some are not genuine and are just trying to make money. This French article ‘commerce éthique’ contains some information on the fair trade shops that exist. See also: Salon marjolaine











