Fairtrade and Labour Markets in Ethiopia and Uganda

Main author: Cramer, Christopher
Other authors: Johnston, Deborah
Oya, Carlos
Sender, John
Format: Journal Article           
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Summary: Drawing on four years of fieldwork in Ethiopia and Uganda, this paper addresses gaps in knowledge about the mechanisms linking agricultural exports with poverty reduction, the functioning of rural labour markets, and the relevance to the lives of the poorest people of Fairtrade. Statistical analysis of survey evidence, complemented by qualitative research, highlights the relatively poor payment and non-pay working conditions of those employed in research sites dominated by Fairtrade producer organizations. We conclude that Fairtrade is not an effective way to improve the welfare of the poorest rural people.
Other authors: Johnston, Deborah, Oya, Carlos, Sender, John
Language: English
Published: Taylor and Francis 2016