Glossary

If you feel that the world of Fair Trade has its very own language – don’t fret! We’ll keep you in the know!

With this glossary we’ll guide you through the common technical terms used by FLOCERT, Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).

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Fair Trade Advocacy Office

The Fair Trade Advocacy Office in Brussels is a joint initiative of Fairtrade International and WFTO Europe. Its role is to coordinate advocacy (public support for a course of action or way of doing things) and campaigns to improve the livelihoods of marginalised producers and workers, especially in developing countries.