How South Africa fares in Fair Trade

Dear SA LED Network Member,

This week we have uploaded a document on the Impacts of Fair Trade in South Africa. The document explores the impacts that Fair trade is having for five Fair trade certified producer organisations in South Africa that sell produce to other countries.To download the full document please click on the picture below.


Article: In his article in the Mail&Guardian, the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Parks Tau says: “It is our firm belief that simply continuing on the same path will not bring us different results. We believe that the city's operations should be run like a business, focusing on serving its customers and using its resources to address our priorities.” To read the full article please click here.


Event: On 25 August there will be a SABSA Business School Expo at the Sandton Convention Centre. The Expo will shed light on how to get ahead in business today as well as how your business can be more competitive and be exposed to global markets. To find out how to register please click here.


Job: Epilepsy South Africa (Gauteng Brach) wishes to employ an Economic Development Manager. Applications close on 30 August 2011. For full details about the position please click here.


Job: The German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation ((DGRV) has vacancies for Co-operative Trainers.  The closing date for the opportunity is 31 August 2011. Please click here to find out how to apply.


Tender: The Transaction Advisory Fund have opened applications for the Development of Community Private Partnerships. The closing date for submissions is 16 September 2011. Please click here for application details.


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