Fresh Perspectives 4 – Ethical consumerism: development of a global trend and its impact on development

Main author: García Martínez, M.
Other authors: Poole, Nigel
Format: Book Chapters           
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Summary: Key messages: Consumers increasingly wish to shop ethically, but require clearer navigation of the ethical categories; Third-party accreditation systems are proving an effective mechanism to formulate and communicate ethical attributes to consumers; Ethical issues are entering the mainstream, offering increased opportunities for developing countries; Domestic and regional markets in developing countries for value-added and quality products are growing.
Other authors: Poole, Nigel
Language: English
Published: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Natural Resources International (NRI) 2009