Trade for Development Centre – BTC (Belgian Development Agency)
TRADE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTRE The Trade for Development Centre is a BTC programme (the Belgian Development Agency) for the promotion of fair and sustainable trade in developing countries. THE CENTRE'S THREE AREAS OF WORK
BUILDING A FAIR WORLD
> CENTRE OF EXPERTISE This is a centre of expertise for trade aid, fair trade and sustainable trade. · Collection, analysis and production of information (consumer opinion surveys, market studies, etc.) · Leadership of a working group within the Entrepreneurship for Development support platform for the private sector
> SUPPORT TO PRODUCERS The Trade for Development Centre is a support tool for producer organisations. It supports marginalised producers, micro and small companies as well as social economy projects set up under fair and sustainable trade rules. · Strengthening of organisational, technical and production capacities · Transmission of relevant information (on markets, available certifications, etc.) > AWARENESS-RAISING CAMPAIGNS The Centre runs awareness campaigns for consumers (Fair Trade Week), business people and the Belgian public authorities.
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