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Who Owns Fairtrade? A debate on who benefits, influences and controls Fairtrade

Who Owns Fairtrade? A debate on who benefits, influences and controls Fairtrade

Organised by London School of Economics and Political Science

The idea of fair trade has become increasingly popular amongst consumers and some producers. But who does fair-trade really benefit? The producers, the consumers or the farmers?

Speakers:

Adam Brett is the co-founder of Tropical Wholefoods, and has worked in the fair trade food business since 1990.

Pauline Tiffen is an independent consultant, and the founder of CafeDirect and Divine Chocolate.

This event is free and open to all with no ticket. For more information, email events@lse.ac.uk

Venue: Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House, London School of Economics and Political Science

Keywords: capitalism | economics | fair trade | trade justice