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Objectives

The main objectives of case studies are :

  1. Collection of local data in order to develop the Geotraceability integrated system
  2. Application of Geo-Indicators regarding the Fair Trade sustainable development
  3. Calculation and application of Sustainable Development Indicators
  4. Validation of GeoFairTrade tools functionality, adequacy, acceptability for case study participants

 

Case studies selection process

Here some criteria about cases studies selection process regarding fair trade and geotraceability

  • Fair Trade
    • Existence of local or regional social data (allowing SDI calculation)
    • Existence of local or regional economic data (allowing SDI calculation)
    • Existence of local or regional environmental data (allowing SDI calculation)
    • The organization is fair trade certified
    • Years of involvement in fair trade
    • Fair Trade product correspond to a primary production
    • Potential impact of FT production system on environment
  • Geotraceability
    • A farm traceability system does exist at the local level
    • A global traceability system does exist in the related FT chain
    • Available tracking / follow-up of products
    • Limited geografic area
    • Limited production area
    • Activities detectable by satellite image
    • Existence of maps and GPS coordonates
    • Use of GPS/GIS existent
    • Possibility to link various data together
    • Logistic aspects
    • Accessibility of the site
    • Possibility to take samples all the year long

Geofairtrade 6 case studies

Case studies list

 

  • The FTAK organisation, located in India, produces Cashew nuts, coffee and spices.
  • The SONGTAABA organisation, located in Burkina Faso, produces Shea Butter.
  • The MPANGA organisation, located in Uganda, produces dried black Tea.
  • The BIO-VANILLE organisation, located in Madagascar, produces vanilla.
  • The ATMA organisation, located in Ecuador, produces Panama Hats.
  • The COSTAS organisation, located in Brazil, produces Coffee.

 

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