2016 09 26 Laos workshop

County Networks

WFTO-Asia Presentation Fair Trade

WFTO & WFTO-AsiaThe WFTO GS

26 September 2016

Christine Gent [email protected] Narasri [email protected]

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Enabling dedicated FTO in Asia to deliver FT and to seek greater equity in international trade


IntroductionsIntroduce your neighbor!

Name: Organization: A few words about their organization:

WFTO Laos Members

Laos Organizations

Program Schedule

Fair Trade Laos

September 26, 2016

Fair Trade LaosFair Trade Laos is a non for Non for Profit Association established in 2008 by a small group of motivated business people and NGOs that recognized the social and economical viability of Fair Trade to improve producers and farmers lives and concurrently offering high-quality products.


Vision: To contribute to improving the living conditions of the poorest portion of the Lao people by fostering the countrys economic growth in harmony with improved social an and environmental standards.

Goal:Fair Trade Laos certification body become recognized nationally and internationally as an efficient tool to influence private sector in implementing sustainable business practices in Laos.Fair Trade Laos become a main representative/advocator of accountable and sustainable business practices in Laos.

Missions: To offer economically viable solutions for poverty alleviation among small holder farmers/workers and small producers/artisans To strengthen SMEs, producer and processor groups through the development of product value chains, applying the principles and standards of Fair Trade LaosTo promote sustainable environmentally production and consumption.To create enabling ecosystem for small producers, social enterprises in implementing accountable business practices.

Fair Trade Laos

NetworkNetworkCreate awarenessJoint marketing and saleDevelop standards/ FTL certification bodyCreate awarenessJoint marketing and saleBusiness development services and pilot project20082013Fair Trade Laos

Fair Trade Laos certificationHow did we start?Desk researchFair Trade labeling organizationWorld Fair Trade organizationFair Trade USAInclusive businessCorporate Social ResponsibilityEthical TradeForest Stewardship councilUN global compactISO26000Lao organic certificationExisting relevant Lao LawsInterview and meetingsFLO and WFTO (former) members in LaosFTL network members Experts that develop certification bodies in LaosFair Trade business owners in the region and EuropeRelevant government partners

Implement pilot projects and workshopsCommunity levelSmall and medium enterprises levelAsian Europe Peoples Forum

Fair Trade Laos certificationMain conclusions of challengesLimited CapacityThe lack of understanding of value and long term benefitsBusiness ecosystemMeaning and valueShort term and long term benefitsEconomic scaleUn-stable qualityEducation backgroundBusiness skills Language Not used to certify systemLack of resources Niche market requirementsLimited policy supportCross cutting politic issuesInfrastructure and transportationCultural diversitySubsistence economyPriority ( country market) : mono cropping, mining, hydro power, etc.

Fair Trade Laos certificationOpportunities NicheFuture market trendHandmade-Local-Natural-organic-people-social accountability

Fair Trade Laos certificationIn 2013 issued 3 minimum standards:

Fair wage and Fair paymentSafe working conditionNo use of forced or child labor

At the same time develop pilot projects to experiment Fair Trade business model in community level and develop Fair trade premium fundEconomic = Social = Environment

Fair Trade Laos MemberCurrent Member

Potential MemberSaobanAgroAsieLao Mountain CoffeeMai Savanh LaoLe Artisans LaosLao Disabled Womens Development CenterMa T SaiTraditional Arts and Ethnology CenterOck Pop TokCoffee Producers Cooperative

HotelGuest house Restaurant

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Fair Trade Laos certification 2016Economic = Social = Environment Fair wage for employeeFair price for producersFair price for consumerFair price for investors/ employer Responsible for well being of employeeResponsible for producers communityContribute to community developmentResponsible to consumersRespect and non-discriminationUnderstand of employer/ investor conditions Raw materialProductionPackagingEnergyWaste managementWater and soil conservation

External auditorsCertification committeeCertification officer

Applicant / MembersCertification and standards AdvisersFair Trade Laos certification 2016

ApplicantsCertification officerCertification committeeSend the express of interestSend application formConduct company visitReceive applicationDevelop assessment report and send to Cert committeeReview and give feedback to the assessment reportIssue office document to accept or reject and send to Cert officerIf accept approve relavants documentsSend the reponse to applicantIf accept issue certication upon the recieve of signed membership agreement, agreement of approval and membership feeBecome FTL member and recived FTL Cert, upon the sending of neccessary document required by FTL and membership fee payment 10 working days 15 working days 15 working daysFair Trade Laos certification 2016

Create awareness

Joint/ organize campaignsYouth ambassador programTraining and visit for university professors and studentsCurriculum on social entrepreneurship and accountable business practices WorkshopsPublish materialsSocial mediaVideos

Business development services

Marketing, accounting, group formation, group management, pricing, product design, packaging, etc.

Benefits Joint labelingJoint marketing ( events, Fairs, social media)Access to FTL market platformAttend workshops/ exchange visitImprove business operation through FTL standards integrationConnect to volunteersAssess to information ( Fair Trade, CSR, Social entrepreneurship, relevant Lao Law)Exchange good, a new collaboration amongst membersJoint advocacy with an future aim to establish/part of national network that create a better ecosystem for producers and social enterprises.Future aim for partnership project development, joint consultancy service and access to funding

Current Corporate Social Responsible work in Laos OrganizationsWorking areaOxfam + CSR AsiaBig cooperation and mining International Finance CooperationHydropowerGIZ + Department of Investment and Planning Factories ( Cassava)Land issue working groupLandUNDPCSR reporting guideline CSR ASEAN networkCreating awareness and capacity building

QuestionsThank youwww.laosfairtrade.orgLike us on Facebook : Fair Trade Laos

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The global FAIR TRADE definition Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, small and marginalized producers and workers especially in the South.

Fair Trade Organizations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.by FINE 2001

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Guarantees organisation rather than product

Suitable for organisations working in multiple sectors rather than one commodity

System devised with the aim of keeping costs down.

All Fair Trade Organisations sell Fair Trade for the majority of their trade

Product rather than organisation certified

Represents majority of commercially available Fair Trade products

Fair Trade groups carrying the FTI label do not have to sell their product as Fairtrade

Use the term Fairtrade Fair TradeComparisonV.S.

A CHARTER OF FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLEShttp://www.fairtrade.net/fileadmin/user_upload/content/2009/about_us/documents/Fair_Trade_Charter.pdf

28A CHARTER OF FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLESProposed draft of joint statement from May by the Boards of the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) and Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO), inviting public debate on, and endorsement of, the common principles of fair trade.FLO: Oldest and most established label, represents over 80% of commercially available products (food products only).As it is product rather than organisation which is certified, have lost some credibility by allowing Nescafe and large plantations to access label.Strong ownership and representation of producers' organisations in decision making.

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29A CHARTER OF FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLESProposed draft of joint statement from May by the Boards of the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) and Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO), inviting public debate on, and endorsement of, the common principles of fair trade.FLO: Oldest and most established label, represents over 80% of commercially available products (food products only).As it is product rather than organisation which is certified, have lost some credibility by allowing Nescafe and large plantations to access label.Strong ownership and representation of producers' organisations in decision making.


Sustainable Development Goals

WFTOGlobal coordinationfrom the Netherlands WFTO-AsiaRegional supportfrom Thailand

FTOs75 countriesNational Fair Trade Networks


Fair Trade Organizations are able to carry the WFTO Fair Trade Organizational label for recognition in the market place.

WFTO Membersare leading a global movement to change the world through trade. By adhering to a higher standard of accountability members are differentiating themselves from an ever more confused and cluttered marketplace. Our 350+ members, from 75 countries, are committed to improving the livelihoods and communities of the producers we trade with.

Differentiate from PretendersMembership of the WFTOidentifiesthe member organisation as a committed Fair Trade Organisation. Only organisations that are fully committed to Fair Trade are eligible for membership and this is an important point of differentiation. Many commercial businesses are involved in fair washing, usually with unsubstantiated claims, and it has become important for those involved in genuine Fair Trade to use the WFTOs 10 Principles of Fair Trade as the definition of what fair trade really means.

Provide ProofThecredibilityof membership of WFTO is based on the Guarantee System. A robust, credible and soon to be accredited system, involving self assessment, peer review and audit, the Guarantee System ensures a high standard for membership. Additionally, for those members who require it, the right to use the WFTO product label is available at no extra cost.


Social MediaFacebook we are missing being able to tag you, please set a user name for your page

On Facebook, only pages that have a special 'clean' URL. For example, www.facebook.com/wftoasia can be tagged

Many of you have not set a user name for your facebook page. We found this while trying to tag Maya Organic recently @MayaOrganic . Even though we see the page titled as Maya Organic, the URL has many different numbers and letters in it. This is very easy to change using these instructions: https://www.facebook.com/help/203523569682738

Application Process

Patwira Narasri [email protected] www.wfto-asia.com


Download necessary forms from WFTO.comwww.WFTO.com

WFTO Fair Trade Standard

The WFTO Standard comprises a set of compliance criteria based on the 10 Fair Trade Principles and International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions. Many of these criteria are mandatory requirements to join WFTO. There are also other non-mandatory requirements, where WFTO members must show continuous improvement over time.38mt hnh trnh ngn dm bt u vi mt bc duy nht

Types of Members

Applicant

3 stages to become a memberGuaranteed

Registration Document + Mission

2 Years of legal existence w/ accountsCommitment to 10 PrinciplesList 3 referencesProvisional

Completed Profile (TBC)

100-750

The Regional office confirms whether the applicant appears to fulfill the membership criteria and appears to operate overall in line with the WFTO Standard. The applicants Profile is screened by the Regional office. A recommendation for approval as a Provisional member is then drafted. Based on the references and the assessment of the regional officer the WFTO Region recommends acceptance or rejection of the applicant organisation as a Provisional member.

9. All final documents of the applicant are sent to the WFTO Global office for filing. The WFTO Global Board accepts or rejects the applicant as a Provisional member within one month of the recommendation, before the applicant is informed officially.

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The _________strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. We are committed to continuously strengthening our brands and products to improve our competitive position.__________ provides dignified training and employment opportunities for vulnerable young people, empowering them with the personal and professional skills to overcome socio-economic limitations and inspire community regeneration.

Adidas GroupJW Productions

Mission Statement


How are you registered?

What is an acceptable legal process?Registration Document

Two years of Audited Accounts

When does the financial year end?Accounts

Business Permit (must requirement) DTI/ SEC Registration (must requirement) BIR Registration (must requirement) 42mt hnh trnh ngn dm bt u vi mt bc duy nht

ReferencesCountry Network | In-Country Comments | 3 ReferencesDear WFTO Members of Pakistan,

The WFTO-Asia office is emailing you regarding an applicant to WFTO, XXX. Based in XXX, India is a private company founded in 2000. The reason behind their foundation was XXX. They have 35 primary producers that work on site, but mainly works with producer groups off site, of which there are 4 groups. XXX has 1 store. If you would like more information please request it or visit their website at www.website.com

As a member of WFTO this is your opportunity to share any comments you wish to make regarding the applicant's reputation with regard to WFTO principles and ethics. If possible, please send a response within the next 7 days. If you would like to know who this email was sent to please see the organizational list below my signature.

Lastly, please let the WFTO-Asia office know if you would like to seethese in country comments delivered in another way. We are always open toreceiving feedback on the effectiveness of this process.

Thank you for your participation.

Role Play:Christine = ReferenceOne national WFTO memberIn Country Comments WFTO network member

Handling feeHandling Fee 1 time only

Annual Membership Fee: 500-2,500 EurosAudit 1x per 4 years: 500-1,500 EurosSales/income in EurosHandling fee in Euros< 135,000100135,000-1,000,0002501,000,000-5,000,000500> 5,000,000750

ProvisionalApplicant


ProvisionalApplicant

Provisional does not =Member

Benefits & Advantages of WFTO


Market Access

5.9 Billion Euro global retail sales

147.5 Million Euro sales from WFTO - Asia

3.13Do you have a policy of sourcing raw materials, products and services ethically?PO/MO/NTOContinuous improvement

And10.3a) Have you undertaken an environmental risk assessment of your supply chains? What are the key environmental challenges? b) Have you done anything to prioritise sustainable products, and those produced with least overall impact on the environment?PO/MOContinuous improvementProducts made from raw materials from sustainable sources or grown using sustainable agricultural methods, sourced locally where appropriate. 50mt hnh trnh ngn dm bt u vi mt bc duy nht

People Tree, Thanapara Swallows and Zandra Rhodes collaboration published in The Guardian

Build MarketsWFTO has strong and growing relationships with many other international trade groups, including the solidarity economy movement, organic movement and especially with the Fair Trade Towns Movement, and the Fair Trade Advocacy Office. Through these relationships WFTO is able to promotemarket access and market developmentfor Fair Trade organisations. WFTO facilitates attendance at international trade fairs, and organises a biennial global Fair Trade Week including a marketplace for the selling and promotion of members products.


Market Access

WFTO-Asia AGM with BIG+BIH fair, October 2016Ambiente, February 2017Delhi November 2017 with IFOAM

The Fair Trade label has contributed significantly towards better positioning ourselves in the national, regional and global market as well as in the society. ACP of Nepal

Differentiation in the market place

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World Fair Trade Organization Logo

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CSR reportingPotential Fair Trade /Actual Fair TradeFLOWFTOEquivalent

Fair Trade Organizations are able to carry the WFTO Fair Trade Organizational label for recognition in the market place.

WFTO Membersare leading a global movement to change the world through trade. By adhering to a higher standard of accountability members are differentiating themselves from an ever more confused and cluttered marketplace. Our 350+ members, from 75 countries, are committed to improving the livelihoods and communities of the producers we trade with.

Differentiate from PretendersMembership of the WFTOidentifiesthe member organisation as a committed Fair Trade Organisation. Only organisations that are fully committed to Fair Trade are eligible for membership and this is an important point of differentiation. Many commercial businesses are involved in fair washing, usually with unsubstantiated claims, and it has become important for those involved in genuine Fair Trade to use the WFTOs 10 Principles of Fair Trade as the definition of what fair trade really means.

Provide ProofThecredibilityof membership of WFTO is based on the Guarantee System. A robust, credible and soon to be accredited system, involving self assessment, peer review and audit, the Guarantee System ensures a high standard for membership. Additionally, for those members who require it, the right to use the WFTO product label is available at no extra cost.


Shared Community

Together in isolation

On average 1 post reaches +6,618 individualsSocial Media


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NetworksProvide access to knowledge and resources that are not otherwise available to the organization (Powell & Brantely)

Partner with PeersThe Fair Trade world is rapidly changing and WFTO is committed to being a place oflearning and engagement. WFTO members, representing the full spectrum of the global Fair Trade supply chain, have in-depth knowledge, experience and skills of the business of Fair Trade. WFTO is one of a handful of global organisations that brings together all the practitioners in a supply chain. Various physical and virtual platforms are available for members to share and learn from each other. WFTO is the place where the philosophy and the underlying principles of Fair Trade are discussed, debated and determined.


Fair Trade Towns

2015 International Fair Trade Towns Conference

November 20th 2015 Launch of Twin Fair Trade Towns Campaign Puducherry and Auroville

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Media Coverage

Access to information

The VIP primarily intends to build a pool of Fair Trade advocates through volunteerism.

[email protected]

Danielle DSilva with member Villageworks Cambodia


Fair Trade and Guarantee System WorkshopsPhilippinesKoreaCambodiaIndiaPakistanSri Lanka Vietnam IndonesiaIndia

twitterOn average 1 post reaches +3,155 individualsSocial Media


Potential for change

Philippines - PRESENT Bill Korea - Social Enterprise BillVietnam - Social Economy Bill

Social Enterprise is an emerging force in Pakistan The Guardian, 2015

Systematic approach for greater efficiency

The Guarantee System (GS)Self Assessment as the basic monitoring obligation for trading organizations.

The GS guarantees the compliance of members with the WFTO Standard.

The GS label guarantees the organization, not the product.

The emphasis is on the Internal Monitoring System the FTOs use to monitor their supply chains.

The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) decided at its AGM in Mombasa in 2011 to develop a new Fair Trade system, which could be certified, to guarantee the Fair Trade credentials of membersGS is a membership and monitoring system that

The Standard comprises the ten WFTO Principles with defined compliance criteria to assess conformity with the Principles.

Talk about SAR3, 4.9What records do you keep to keep track of payments?Do you always pay on time?

How do you calculate a living wage?

Do you adjust wages for increase in costs of living?

How do you calculate product prices?

FOB: How do you calculate the selling price of your products? Give an averagebreakdown from raw materials through to F.O.B. (exporters) and from purchase to retail (importers) including all related costs: What is the difference between your purchase price and selling price for your main products:


Created by & for Members!By the Members!

Working on the GS and IMS is essential to making SAFFYs future secure Rad SaringanSAFFY, Inc.2611 Lamayan St., Sta. Ana, Manila 1009 Philippines

CredibleAccessibleAffordableClear


Assessment of compliance against standardSelf-rating: OK / Improve / Not CompliantEvidence to support what you claimPrinciple 10Environment

Applicant

Provisional

Self Assessment Report (SAR)

These compliance criteria must be met before approval as a new WFTO guaranteed member. Non compliance by existing members constitutes major non conformity and may lead to disapproval or suspension of the status of the organisation.

Mandatory it the minimum,


To improve performance against FT Standard over next 2 years

In their Self Assessment FTOs need to define areas where improvement is needed and agree an Improvement plan with WFTO for the next 2 years.

Youll have to report on how you have improved upon and how you have fulfilled these goals you set yourself.

Set a realistic Improvement plan for the next 2 years, tackling any serious non compliance. This plan will need to be agreed with WFTO.


Peer VisitFTO proposes peerPeer can be a trading partner, WFTO member, from a Network, or local NGO, etc.

In order to carry out the objectives of the 'Mission Statement' Fair Trade Organisation needs a methodology; this is called the 'Internal Monitoring System'. This sets out the activities of the organisation, the documents that define them, and the frequency in which this happensHere is the introduction to the People Tree IMS.As you can see this defines all the steps and procedures they use to check their supply chain for fair trade. It tells us who is responsible for checking the IMS and who it applies to etc..

Ex questions to ask when monitoring: Unverified Suppliers, Primary Producers, suppliers for importing FTO, importers for exporting FTOs.Handbook: 1/Annex 11.1.2

The emphasis is on the internal monitoring systems that FTOs use to monitor their supply chains, which will give some guarantee that those products are Fair Trade.

If your suppliers are WFTO members or monitored under another equivalent Fair Trade system, you may accept the reports from that system, but where they are not verified you need to have an internal monitoring system to ensure that all suppliers conform with the core WFTO Principles (see Chapter 6.3).6 FTOs also need to ensure that their own trading practice is in accord with Fair Trade Principles by checking trading partners experience on the ground. Your Self Assessment needs to be based on your monitoring, and if during an audit it is found that your Self Assessment Report does not reflect the reality on the ground, you may be subject to sanctions.

Purchasing A marketing FTO is expected to buy the majority of its products from suppliers who comply with the core Fair Trade Principles (see Annex 1 below). These may be WFTO members, producers or suppliers of Fair Trade products guaranteed under an equivalent Fair Trade system (see WFTO System Recognition Policy) or unverified suppliers directly monitored by the FTO. Fair Trade Supply Chain Management A marketing FTO must have an internal management system in place to ensure that it is buying products from fair trade supply chains and that even unverified suppliers comply with the core Fair Trade Principles. A producer FTO working with producers or informal producer groups outside its own premises, must develop an adapted internal monitoring system to monitor the application of Fair Trade standards in its operation as required in all criteria referring to producers. Internal Monitoring reports In their Self Assessments FTOs need to fill in the Supplier Monitoring form (Annex 11.1.1 b Section 1) and have the records from their internal monitoring system available for peers and auditors to check. Annex 11.1.2 gives guidelines and sample questions which can be included in an FTOs internal monitoring systems where appropriate.

FTOs are expected to have systems in place to ensure that Fair Trade is being practiced on the ground by their suppliers. If your suppliers are WFTO members or monitored under another equivalent Fair Trade system, you may accept the reports from that system, but where they are not verified you need to have an internal monitoring system to ensure that all suppliers conform with the core WFTO Principles (see Chapter 6.3).6 FTOs also need to ensure that their own trading practice is in accord with Fair Trade Principles by checking trading partners experience on the ground.


Lombok of Indonesia Peer Visit, October 2015








Monitoring AuditIndependent auditors approved by WFTO Global. They will check compliance against the requirements of the Standard through field visits and document review.








GuaranteedApplicantProvisional

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Some clarifications on the SAR cycle.

SAR Due DateWhen members have a SAR Due Date (tbc if this is accepted date or submission date) this will be a month and year.

The next SAR must be accepted/ submitted, by the last day of the month of their SAR Due Date, and so on every two years. The date will not change if the SAR is submitted or accepted early or late. When members have a confirmed SAR Due Date they will asked to confirm their monitoring window which will normally be within two months of the SAR due date. This also will not change year on year.For new members it will remain that they will continue to have one year to submit the SAR

Annual FeeTurnover / incomeMembership feeRegional feeTotal annual paymentIn EurosFTO - Trading< 135,000 400100500135,000 - 400,000.003 x turnover175calculation based on turnover400,000 - 1 million.003 x turnover250calculation based on turnover> 1 million 3,000 + 350 for every extra million250* Max 2,850calculation based on turnoverFTSO< 135,000 400100500135,000 - 400,0001,2501751,335400,000 - 1 million1,2502501,5001 million 5 million2,0002502,250> 5 million3,0002503,250FTNFlat cost:400

Other Costs:Payment of Audit & Peer Visit (transportation, accommodation)Handling Fee 100-750 Euros

Internal Monitoring System

Fair Trade Accountability Watch(FTAW)

Every complaint received is sent automatically to the WFTO Guarantee System Manager who will, as standard procedure, forward the complaint to the organisation concerned, to allow a response to the allegation. The Guarantee System Manager may decide to not discuss the detail of the original complaint in critical cases which may jeopardise the complainant e.g. reporting workers safety or wellbeing. WFTO reserves the right not to pursue cases where it judges that the issues are not the concern of WFTO. 95mt hnh trnh ngn dm bt u vi mt bc duy nht

Label Example

The WFTO Logo is the symbol that we use on marketing (but not with products)

WFTO Logo

The new WFTO Guaranteed Logo can be used both on product labels and product tags, so long as it meets the conditions and requirements stated by WFTO. To start using this label you need to be a full WFTO member who has had the first monitoring audit. Once this is complete you will need to sign the WFTO labeling contract with WFTO. After this you can then use the label on the Fair Trade products that were listed in the Profile and Supplier monitoring form (found in the SAR), which the auditor verified. To reiterate, only products that are verified can use the label, thus not necessarily every single item an organization makes. The product label can be used by full members on wholesale and retail packaging and for promotional purposes. Overall, using the product label on products is voluntary and may be used with other product quality labels. Direct buyers can also keep the product logo on the product so long as they have signed a labeling contract with WFTO. Example attached here is of the direct buyer who has signed a labeling contract. Please let me know if you have any questions about using the logo on other materials (letterhead, etc.) or on the design requirements of the logo (fonts, size, etc.). A full detailed explanation of the product label and usage can be found in Ch. 9 of the handbook which is located on the member log in page of WFTO.


WFTO Product Label

The WFTO Label is for use on products

Label Example

6. Exclusive- its only available to WFTO members.1. Differentiate you from others who claim to be selling fairly or ethically. This difference is based on commitment and values that make it extremely difficult for others to compete against.

2. Reinforces the strategic relationship you have with the Fair Trade movement.

3. Supports a price premium.

4. Complements your brand strategy.

5. It will provide regulatory acceptance.

Guaranteed Member Traid Aid, why do we want the label?

Rebranding the Product:First Buyer Labelling ContractConventional BuyersRegister in WFTOs Buyer DatabaseRespect at least a selection of 10 FT Principles2 Transparency & Accountability3 Fair Trading Practices4 Payment of a Fair Price6 Non Discrimination7 Safe Working Conditions10 EnvironmentAgree to WFTOs right to conduct independent auditListed in the FTAWPay License fee 1% per purchase order, min. 100Euro

We are working on charging this per year though, so the minimum would than change to 100 per year which could make it more interesting for smaller buyers. But this is not official yet.

The only organisation that counts is our member. The first buyer label will always show the name and country of origin of our member and the First Buyer Label may only appear on the rebranded packaging of the first buyer. The label can stay on if the final products with unchanged packaging if resold (we call these resellers). The First Buyer Label cannot stay on if the packaging is changed further along the chain. Also, the First Buyer Label only applies to finished products for now (not ingredients or raw materials). We are piloting a situation where fabrics are sold and the first buyer making that into products (with Selyn) but this is only a pilot at this stage and I cannot guarantee this will be allowed in future.


Q & A

In their Self Assessment FTOs need to define areas where improvement is needed and agree an Improvement plan with WFTO for the next 2 years.

Youll have to report on how you have improved upon and how you have fulfilled these goals you set yourself.

Set a realistic Improvement plan for the next 2 years, tackling any serious non compliance. This plan will need to be agreed with WFTO.


second only to oil

When we think of pollution, we envision coal power plants, strip-mined mountaintops and raw sewage piped into our waterways. We dont often think of the shirts on our backs. But the overall impact the apparel industry has on our planet is quite grim.105mt hnh trnh ngn dm bt u vi mt bc duy nht


2016 and 2017 Trends

1990s plus 1970s bohemian chicMultifunctional| Energetic | Contrasting


2016 and 2017 TrendsAppreciation of World Cultures - Artisanal

Traditional | Specializing in unique technique | Handmade| Smaller-made | Articulate


Products with an identity Products that show their origin Products with a story Hand-made products

Authenticity



AlternativesVeganRecycled Organics

Fabrics playing a large role in this1990s coming back in, plus 70s bohemian and chicgrowing in deeper appreciative world cultures, artisan (bohemian)counter reaction to global styles which are blending because of global market accesstraditional techniquesMultifunctional active wear continues to growbeeswax water resistant sporty, outwear very popularPineapple fiber leaf otherwise left to rot (in Philippines, biggest industry) sustainable alt to leather and is vegan. Mushroom leather exotic leathers http://www.ananas-anam.com


2016 17 icey pastels, stormy colors pinks, mineral, metals blacks, dark blue, hyper pigments. Rebellious use, bold colors, graphics energetic and contrasting

wool, silk blends knit options, recycled synthetics, organic textures, embossed, jakart, soft, plush fabrics, recycled fabrics are hugely growing. Light, translucent layeringLace and velvet are pretty popular


Fabric

+ Lace + Silk + Recycled + Synthetics + Soft + Plush + Translucent + Velvet

Fabrics playing a large role in this1990s coming back in, plus 70s bohemian and chicgrowing in deeper appreciative world cultures, artisan (bohemian)counter reaction to global styles which are blending because of global market accesstraditional techniqueswool, silk blends knit options, recycled synthetics, organic textures, embossed, jakart, soft, plush fabrics, recycled fabrics are hugely growing. Light, translucent layeringLace and velvet are pretty popularMultifunctional active wear continues to grow2016 17 icey pastels, stormy colors pinks, mineral, metals blacks, dark blue, hyper pigments. Rebellious use, bold colors, graphics energetic and contrastingbeeswax water resistant sporty, outwear very popularPineapple fiber leaf otherwise left to rot (in Philippines, biggest industry) sustainable alt to leather and is vegan. Mushroom leather exotic leathers http://www.ananas-anam.com


Gold Tinted| Metals | Rustic| Silver | Minimalist |Dramatic | Cuffs | ArticulateCultural references: Fringes, tassels


Up-Cycle

Sophisticated Recyling

Branding

Branding has become obligatory

It is an expression of confidence and commitment to your products and your business concept

It signals professionalism

Adds value to your product offer



UK online retail sales to reach 52.25bn in 2015


Increase in direct importing retailers

Niche Market Lower Volumes Higher prices Shorter order frequency Long term relationships

Investigate opportunities of new online-economy (Fulfilment services, online payments etc.)





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CACAO TREE OF HOPE


Seoul 2014


Milan 2015


Thailand

19 22 October


Keep checking the agendaThe latest updated information is always on the eventbrite site

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asia-fair-trade-summit-tickets-25473669431

For FTN only 19th October daytimeThere will be light lunch available for those who arrive early, although rooms may not be available until 2.00There are meeting rooms available for any FTN who wants to book one. A consultant from The Netherlands would like to work with each country to understand more about your role in WFTO and how to progress the issue of Fair Trade Networks. Please let me know if you would like a room for how many people and at what time

19th Evening Please bring your traditional dress, to wear and some product for1Display at BIG (one large item) 2 Hold in the human chain which will be filmed on the first evening2 Display during the conference lunch break

Wednesday 19th October14.00-17.00Registration and Dye workshopRegistration and 'Organisational health check' complete 'product and raw materials database" Natural Dye workshop 1 and cultural program Ms Mali Pnuthri and Ms Jamjit Sawai17.30-17.50Introduction to the scaling up training sessions18.00-18.45Inauguration Chair Roopa Mehta (tbc) Welcome Address Chitra Bahadur KC President WFTO-Asia Welcome speech Seoul Metropolitan Govenment tbcKey Speech Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet, sustainable business & challenges aheadVideo message tbc 18.45- 19.00Human ChainHuman chain, to dinner deck and group Photo to be filmed for World Fair Trade Day 201719.00-20.00Speed ChairsSpeed Chairs: one organisation one chair, move every 30 secs, bring business cards! 20.00 - 22.00Dinner Buffet Dinner20.30-21.30Scaling UpScaling Up Session: toys and children's products 22.00-23.00Scaling UpScaling Up Session: garments, textiles and natural dyeing Partner Ethical Fashion Forum


Thursday 20th October7.00-8.30 Breakfast9.00-9.15PlenaryPlenary and review of program9.15-10.15Ayan A. Banerjee CEO Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) Fair Trade how did we get here? Jim Tersteeg,WFTO Networks and Governance(FTN only)*1Rudi Dalvai, President WFTO Fair Trade the future ahead 10.15-10.45BreakNatalia Leal WFTO Retailer Standard 10.45-12.00Parallel sessionsChair Tanu Dey Mallamma Yalawar and Rayhan Kabir,Gendering business what difference does it make? Chair Natalia Leal (tbc) Jim Tersteeg, WFTO Governance and strategy(WFTO only)Rain Morgan Turqle Trading South Africa, Living Wage and the Challenges Ahead12.00-14.00Lunch and surgery sessionsWFTO Guarantee System Expert Patwira NarasriGender Expert Tanya LutveyAppropriate technology and textiles expert Pradeep SinhaSocial Media ExpertVolunteer Internship Program informationPhoto booth and Photography WorkshopVoluntary workshop - Fair Trade Charter - Rudi Dalvai14.00-15.45Parallel sessionsChair Oxfam (tbc) Fair Trade and Social Enterprise Legislation Round table The benefits of legislation in Korea - KangBaek Lee Brand value Ronny Hermosa 5 common Mistakes in marketing Fair Trade Connection Alison Garafalo, NY NOW Natural Dye Workshop Day2:Ms Mali Pnuthri and Ms Jamjit Sawai15.30-16.30Tea & coffee availableDefining the marginalised tool 16.15- 18.00Parallel sessionsSergi Corbaln FTAO Brussels the progress and pitfall of FT legislation in Europe Mr Nutttaphong TSEO Social Enterprise Legislation in Thailand Brand value Ms Iwa and Ms Tamae Takatsu (President) Love and Sense Natural Dye Workshop Day2: Extract green and brown from tree leafs and bark18.00-19.00DinnerDinner19.00-20.00Scaling UpScaling Up Session: home wareJim Tersteeg, Governance consultation *20.30-21.30Scaling UpScaling Up Session: hotel and restaurant

Friday 21st October7.00- 8.30 Breakfast 9.00-9.20Parallel sessionsGender in WFTO: Analysis of the new WFTO Gender Policy: Panel Discussion on progress made and what is still missing. Tanya Lutvey - Gender specialist Conveners Sujata Goswami Sasha and Netty Febriana Forum Fair Trade Indonesia Fair Trade Towns Convener Professor Tatsuya Watanabe -Japan Anjali Schiavina Mandala Apparels -IndiaMrs. Miyong Lee - Korean Fair Trade Towns Localising the SDGs through Fair Trade: a toolkit for local authorities9.20- 9.45Parallel sessionsFair Trade Tourism Ross Chandler9.45-10.30 Parallel sessionsLiving Wage Chitra Dahadur KC-New Sadle - Nepal Rain Morgan Turqle Trading South Africa Government perspective tbc Devasmita Sridhar - India The Living Wage and GS requirements The Future for Implementing Gender within the Fair Trade Movement: World-Cafe to strategise the future of gender within WFTO and the wider Fair Trade movement. Conveners Rayhan Kabir Hathay Bunano, and Helena Sanabam Oasis Transformation10.30-11.00Break11.00-11.45PlenaryLiving Wage: the challenges of implementation a Living Wage in the field The Living wage tool - Frans Papma Dutch Association of World Shops Fair Trade Group Nepal tbc World Cafe style working groups on Living Wage 11.45- 12.00PlenaryPresentation of the Fair Trade Student AwardExhibition of products 12.00-14.00LunchWFTO Guarantee System ExpertGender Expert Appropriate technology Social Media ExpertVIP Program Photo booth and Photography14.00-15.00AGM and dye workshopWFTO-Asia AGM Business sessionNatural Dye workshop 3 and cultural program15.00- 15.30Break 15.30 - 18.00AGM and dye workshopWFTO-Asia AGMNatural Dye workshop 3 and cultural program18.00-19.00DinnerFarewell Dinner19.00-20.00Scaling UpScaling Up Session: Fair Trade tourism 20.30-21.30Scaling UpScaling Up Session: niche agricultural products Saturday 22nd October7.00-10.00 Breakfast Exhibition of Natural Dyed Products Before 12.00Checkout2.30 - 3.30 Cultural Program

Natural dye workshop space

Participants are invited to bring three small undyed products for natural dyeing. The combined weight of the materials should not be more than a kilo.


Defining the MarginalizedFair Trade .. by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, small and marginalized producers and workers especially in the South.

Fair Trade Student Award 2016 Benefits:

Academic Certificate of Fair Trade Student Award 2016 One Pass to Asia Fair Trade Summit 2016(Worth 500 USD)*

200 Euros (220 USD) Academic support from WFTO-Asia * Includes accommodations, meals, and registration during Asia Fair Trade Summit

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For WFTO-Asia members and paid members of a paid WFTO-Asia FTN: discount ticket of 14,900 THB (approx. 420 USD)(max two per organization and not available to organization that already have two early bird registrations)

Scaling Up There are four marketing activities during or alongside the conferenceSpeed tables: organisations will have one person sitting down with everyone else standing. With 30 seconds for each introduction, you will be asked exchange information with the people standing up. We advise you bring lots of business cards and a simple brochure or some sort of light weight product information.

On line Scaling Up, this event is only available to WFTO-Asia members and Fairtrade International registered producers. There will be a dynamic live on line presentation to international buyers. See slides to follow

There will be small table for display of products during the two hour break for lunch. More information to follow in August this will be for networking within the conference participantsBangkok International Gift Show, WFTO-Asia will have a stand to promote the products of WFTO-Asia members. Non members can also book a stand independently at this event. http://oct2016.bigandbih.com/ see slides to follow

On Line Scaling upSeven on line sessions one hour each when the organisations will be promoted and buyers will be encouraged to contact the FTO for the orders.

HomewareGarments, textiles and natural dyeingFair Trade TourismToys and childrens productsHotel and Restaurant products and corporate giftsSpecialist Food ProductsTea Coffee Cocoa

Note the categories are still in development and may be modified if one group is under or over subscribed

Wednesday 19th October20.30-21.30Scaling UpToys and children's products 22.00-23.00Scaling UpGarments, Textiles and Natural dyeing Partner Ethical Fashion ForumThursday 20th October19.00-20.00Scaling UpHome ware20.30-21.30Scaling UpHotel, Restaurant and Corporate Gifts Friday 21st October19.00-20.00Scaling Up Fair Trade Tourism 20.30-21.30Scaling UpNiche Agricultural Products Saturday 22nd October20.30-21.30Scaling UpTea Coffee and Cocoa

Please complete this templateAsia Fair Trade Summit Scaling Up Template (Organization) Company NAME (CAPITAL LETTERS) Products details (max 30 words)Fair Trade ID number and other qulaifications for example organic etcUnique Selling Point (up to 5 words eg ECO, Social credentials of company, EG, Recycled, Upcycled, Fair Trade, Organic, Marginalized, Indigenous, Traditional, Refugees, Womens etc.) Country (Contury of production if different) Website Phone number Contact email Images minimum one and max four high quality product imagesIndication of wholesale price Lead time Minimum Order (Total in USD)Feedbacks (Potential improvenents)Company Turn over(with reference, under 150,000 : small, Under 1million : medium, above 1 million: Large )


Each Fair Trade Organisation will be promoted in one format, the following is an example

Buyers will be on line from around the world and be invited to comment and ask questions

Buyers Live Chat

List of people on line Chat

Where: Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)

When: Trade days 19 21 October 2016 (10.00-18.00 hrs)Public days 22 23 October 2016 (10.00-21.00 hrs)

600 domestic and overseas exhibitors (1,600 booths)

Expected number of peopleTrade Days - 13,000 (buyers)Public Days - 91,000 (visitors)

Participating countriesThailand, China, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam,Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia

Major visiting countriesUSA, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, India, Germany, UK

At a glance

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step


Here to helpWorld Fair Trade Organization-Asia

Website: http://www.wfto-asia.com

Christine Gent [email protected]

SAR, Profile and Application questions and supportPatwira Narasri [email protected]

Thank you