Campaign news

All the latest news about Traidcraft's campaigns and updates on Trade Justice issues.

EPAs

East Africa refuses to sign unfair trade deal with Europe Campaigning from African civil society boosts calls for a new approach to trade with Europe. 26 July 2010
East Africa moves a step closer to signing unfair trade deal with Europe An Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) could soon be concluded after a promise from Europe of more aid funding if the deal is signed. 12 March 2010
Malawi will not be forced to sign unfair trade deal Malawi says it will not sign an EPA until it feels ready to do so. 30 June 2009
Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland sign trade deal with EU The European Union has signed an interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, with Mozambique due to sign shortly. 8 June 2009
Africa holds out for a better European trade deal Several African countries are standing firm against signing an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union until they get a better deal. 1 June 2009

Supermarkets

Update on supermarkets campaign Following years of campaigning from Traidcraft supporters, other development organisations, farmers’ and environmental groups, the UK is making progress towards a fairer food supply chain. 16 July 2010
Supermarkets’ tougher code futile until enforcer in place From today, (Thursday, 4 February) the 10 largest supermarkets will be subject to an updated code of practice but until an independent ombudsman is in place, the new set of rules will fail to protect suppliers from abusive practices by supermarkets. 4 February 2010
Government says yes to supermarket watchdog; Traidcraft calls for swift action Traidcraft welcomes the UK Government's announcement to accept the Competition Commission's recommendation for an ombudsman to enforce the strengthened code of practice for supermarkets. 13 January 2010
Conservatives support the establishment of a Supermarket Ombudsman The Conservative party have stated that they would establish a supermarket Ombudsman, funded by a levy to be paid by the retailers. 6 January 2010

General campaign news

General campaign news Tessa Jowell MP recently hosted a meeting between the Herne Hill and Dulwich Trade Justice Campaign and Gareth Thomas, Minister of State in the Department for International Development. 10 August 2000

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