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Fairtrade International

Governance and

Structure

Simon HuntMarch 2012

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Contents

1. Fairtrade History2. About FLO - Vision and Mission3. FLO Governance4. What makes Fairtrade unique?

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Fairtrade History

• First Fairtrade label, called Max Havelaar, was initiated in 1988 in the Netherlands.

• In 1992 EFTA launched in several European countries the Transfair label

While more National Initiatives and Fairtrade products emerged, the need for harmonization became apparent

• In April 1997, FLO was established, as a secretariat for all National Labelling Initiatives

• Since 2001: Harmonization of Standards, certification

procedures and trade auditing

• 2002: Fairtrade Certification Mark launched

• 2004: FLO separates certification (FLO CERT GmbH)

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Fairtrade’s Vision and Mission

■ Vision

A world in which all producers can enjoy secure,

sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and

decide on their future

■ Mission

To connect producers and consumers, promote

fairer trading conditions and empower

producers to combat poverty, strengthen their

position and take more control over their lives.

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Producer Network (PN) Assembly

(AFN, CLAC, NAP)

Governance Structure

Board of Directors 5 LI Reps

4 Producers 3 Independent

2 Traders

Labelling Initiative (LI) Assembly

General Annual Assembly (PNs + LIs + Marketing Organizations)

Finance Cttee

Nominations Cttee

Standards Cttee

Mark Supervision FLO – CERT Board

FLO e.V.Leadership Team

FLO staff

FLO-CERT GmbH

Liaison Officers and Regional Presence

Audit Cttee

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HR Cttee

Global Operations Team (GOT)

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Fairtrade International – units

CEON.N.

Standards & Pricing

Human Resources & Organizational

Development

Brand & Communication

Strategy &Policy

GlobalResources

Business Operations

Simon Hunt Andreas Kratz

GlobalProduct

Management

Martin HillTuulia Syvänen

Andreas KratzRenate Siemon

Standards

Pedro Rebelo

Pricing

RicardoGuimaraes

Producer Services & Relations

PSR Asia

Xavier Huchet

PSR Africa and Middle East

NadiaHoarau-Mwaura

PSR Latin America and

Caribbean

Michaelyn Baur

Caroline HicksonTuulia Syvänen

Strategic Relations & Partnerships

N.N.

GlobalAccount

Management

Martin Hill


FLO Income

• Membership contribution: each LI pays (currently) about 15.5% of

license income to FLO

• FLO overall income derivates from currently 45 % membership fee

contribution, 50% external funding and 5 % FLO generated funding (license

fees of non- LI markets)

• Major Funding Partners: DfiD, Seco, Norad, Irish Aid, Comic Relief

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Q& A

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We stand for

EMPOWERMENTThis sits at the heart of our organization and the values that drive our decision-making and our actions.

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