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The impact of Fairtrade: evidence, shaping factors, and future pathways

The impact of Fairtrade: evidence, shaping factors, and future pathways

Nelson, Valerie ORCID: 0000-0003-1075-0238 and Martin, Adrienne ORCID: 0000-0001-9305-7302 (2012) The impact of Fairtrade: evidence, shaping factors, and future pathways. Food Chain, 2 (1). pp. 42-63. ISSN 2046-1879 (Print), 2046-1887 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.3362/2046-1887.2012.005)

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Abstract

What is the evidence base for the impact of Fairtrade and how and why is the impact agenda evolving? We explore issues of design and the use of theories of change in mapping impact pathways as part of evaluations. We outline some of the findings on the different dimensions of impact (e.g. household income, livelihoods and quality of life, organizational, wider community and economy impacts), as well as environmental, empowerment, and gender impacts. This analysis draws upon a meta-review which analysed studies available in 2009 and also on more recently published studies. Finally, we identify the five key factors shaping the impact of Fairtrade and the implications for the impact assessment agenda.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: [1] Published online: December 10, 2012. [2] Published in print: May 2012. [3] Published as: Food Chain, (2012), Vol. 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-63.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Fairtrade, impact, benefits, smallholders, workers
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
S Agriculture > SB Plant culture
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Engineering & Science
Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2019 12:34
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/9773

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