Essays about: "Fairtrade City"
Found 3 essays containing the words Fairtrade City.
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1. The relationship between Fairtrade cities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The idea of fair trade is still widely debated. Yet, cities have since 2001 been able to apply for a Fairtrade City certification. In Sweden the initiative has been active since 2006 and today has 65 of its 290 municipalities certified. Proponents claim a municipalities needs to be involved while detractors se the concept as market intervention. READ MORE
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2. It’s Not Easy Being Fair: Promoting Sustainable Consumption as a Fairtrade City – the Case of Malmö
University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : This case study sets out to gain an understanding of the complexities involved in promoting sustainable consumption by looking at Malmö Fairtrade City’s communication approach and the challenges it faces. Analyzing empirical data from in-depth interview and archival documentation, the results show that Malmö Fairtrade City uses a mix of multi-step and network approaches in its communication. READ MORE
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3. Determinants of the demand for eco-labelled milk and fair trade coffee
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : This thesis examines the determinants of the demand for eco-labelled milk and fair trade coffee with regards to egoistic, altruistic and signalling of altruism motives as well as socio-economic background factors. A survey was conducted in Stockholm city generating 187 completed questionnaires. READ MORE