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About Africa Fairtrade Convention
The Africa Fairtrade Convention provides a platform for African small-scale producers, international traders, policy makers, partner organisations and Fair Trade stakeholders to discuss how better trade conditions can help improve the livelihoods of African farmers and workers. After the successful inaugural edition in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, held at the end of last year, the Africa Fairtrade Convention will this year take place in Accra, Ghana.
On Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 November convention participants will discuss at the Fairtade Africa Forum how collaborations between all involved actors can be enhanced, resulting into more effective output and new opportunities for the different stakeholders in the supply chain – from the coffee planter in Uganda to the retailer in the UK – and beyond. Theme this year is 'Effective Trade Partnerships for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa'. During the final day, on Friday 25 November, the African Assembly, the highest legislative meeting for Fairtrade Africa members, will convene. Non-members are invited to attend as observers.
For the first time, in parallel with the Forum and the African Assembly, a Fairtrade & Organic Expo will take place where small-scale producers, traders, partners, service providers and other stakeholders can meet to build new relationships or strengthen existing ones; where business is being done, valuable information is gathered and opportunities are being created.
Who will attend?
We expect 200 participants from across Africa and beyond, including African producers, international traders & industry professionals, policy makers, NGOs and Fairtrade partners. Representatives of the following organisations have already confirmed attendance: Kraft, Nestlé, Twin, Ofxam, International Solidarity for Development and Investment (SIDI), Fairtrade Foundation and Association for Fairness in Trade.
About us
The Africa Fairtrade Convention 2011 is organised by Fairtrade Africa. Fairtrade is an international movement that works to protect and support small-scale farmers and workers in the South. Our mission is to connect disadvantaged producers with consumers and promote trade justice. We at Fairtrade Africa are representing the African farmers in the global system. For more information, visit our website: www.fairtradeafrica.net