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Local Authorities and Fairtrade

leamingtonspamayorandcampaignersPractical information about Fairtrade and public sector procurement including a powerpoint presentation explaining fair trade, a guide to the public purchasing of Fair Trade products and a procurement guide for the public and private sector with lots of good case studies.

For clear and simple advice for public authorities wishing to purchase Fair Trade products, more case studies and a detailed legal report on Fair Trade and European public procurement directives, please visit Buy Fair and the European Observatory on Fair Trade Public Procurement

Did you know 440 European Parliament candidates recently signed the Fair Trade pledge? Find out more.

Buy Fair Trade, Make Trade Fair - Information for Local Authorities (ppt.481kb)

Buying into Fairtrade (PDF, 1.8kb) - Explore procurement policy and practice in the public and private sector.

Groningen Province (the Netherlands) and Fairtrade (FLO) Standards' - Explores public sector procurement in the Netherlands (PDF, 1.78kb)

UK Local Authorities and Fairtrade Guide (PDF, 754 kb) - A one stop guide to Fairtrade for local authorities in the UK, including top tips, inspirational case studies, links to other useful resources and practical information about Fairtrade and public procurement guidelines.

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