Procurement

 One of the key ways for local authorities to support sustainable    development is through procuring fairly traded products. 

 Including Fair Trade principles in all stages of procurement  procedures reflects a changing understanding of ‘value for  money,' procures quality products that make a difference to the  lives of communities in developing countries, and follows a  growing precedent that can be improved upon.

To find out more about the European Parliament resolution of 18 May 2010 on Fair Trade Public Procurement, click here. 

To find out more about Fairtrade vs. the Rainforest Alliance, click  here.