Essays about: "Fairtrade in africa"

Found 4 essays containing the words Fairtrade in africa.

1. 1. Empowerment: A word of coherence? : a comparative study about the representations of empowerment by South Africa's B-BBEE act, Fairtrade South Africa, and the target group of black empowerment within the implementation process

   University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för juridik, ekonomi, statistik och politik

   Author : Martina Zackrisson; Amanda Apelberg; [2016]
   Keywords : South Africa; empowerment; representation; Fairtrade; black; target group; implementation process;

   Abstract : This Bachelor's thesis is conducted with semi-structured interviews and texts and is analyzing how the concept empowerment is represented in South Africa. More specifically, this case study investigates, (1) how do the national South-African policy of empowerment, Fairtrade South Africa, and the target group describe what the goal of empowerment is? (2) How do the national South-African policy of empowerment, Fairtrade South Africa, and the target group describe the problem, causes and solutions in relation to empowerment? (3) What are the similarities and differences of the actors' representations of empowerment, and what implications may potential conflicts have for the prospect to successfully achieve the national goal of black empowerment? This research has a qualitative approach and uses implementation theory in relation to representation. READ MORE

3. 2. Insights about the Swedish ethical consumer : a study on consumer behavoiur towards fairtrade coffee

   University essay from Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

   Author : Karolina Svensson; Nathalie Myhre; [2012]
   Keywords : Fairtrade; consumer behaviour; Swedish Ethical Consumer behaviour; coffee;

   Abstract : Fairtrade is one way to reach sustainable development in emerging countries, for example South America and Africa. Lately, Fairtrade has become highlighted and popular. This has led to studies on consumers’ view on Fairtrade, for instance in Belgium and America. Among the previous studies, the ethical consumer has been identified. READ MORE

4. 3. Coffee, a Fair Trade? : a study about Fairtrade certified Gayo coffee farmers in Aceh, Indonesia

   University essay from SLU/Horticulture (until 121231)

   Author : Anna-Carin Almqvist; [2011]
   Keywords : Coffee; Coffea Arabica; Fairtrade; certifications; Aceh; Indonesia; Gayo coffee;

   Abstract : Today there are different types of certifications of different products. Fairtrade is the most common certification in the world. Fairtrade is a worldwide non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization. Fairtrade certified producer organizations represent over one million farmers and workers in Latin America, Africa and Asia. READ MORE

5. 4. How Does Fairtrade Affect the Market? A Case Study in South Africa.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Emil Samnegård; [2007]
   Keywords : South Africa; Fairtrade; Trade Theory; Small Co-Operatives; Hired Labour Producers; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The fairtrade label ensures that requirements set by the Fairtrade Labelling Organization on working standards and income levels are met by fairtrade certified producers. The fairtrade market, although still very small, is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. READ MORE