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14 WFTO BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

VENUE: CROWNE PLAZA TODAY, OKHLA, NEW DELHI, INDIA

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DATE: 9 to 13 November, 2017
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THE 14 WFTO BIENNIAL CONFERENCE IS BEING ORGANISED IN INDIA BY WFTO AND FAIR
TRADE FORUM - INDIA (FTF-I) AS A PART OF THE WORLD FAIR TRADE WEEK, WHICH WILL
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BE CELEBRATED BETWEEN 8 TO 15 NOVEMBER.
WHY INDIA?

India is not only one of the fastest growing economies in the world but also a country leading the
Fair Trade movement and other initiatives on inclusive businesses and women empowerment, to
mention just a few. Across India, a multitude of organisations has been providing a viable alternative
towards a fair and sustainable development through a dignified work. New Delhi is a cultural hub
and the capital of India, the city that will host the next Conference.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Around 300 participants from different organisations and businesses around the world, as well as
decision makers, academics, students and other civil society representatives are expected.

The programme includes plenaries, workshops and informal networking on exciting topics that
demonstrate Fair Trade as a path to trade justice, equity and sustainable development. Workshop
sessions will focus on the responses of the Fair Trade movement to the changing market
environment and its contributions towards the realisation of several Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).

In addition, participants will also have the opportunity to attend the ‘Marketing and Quality
Assurance’ track at the 2017 Organic World Congress (OWC), co-organised by IFOAM/ICCOA and
WFTO, a unique chance to share knowledge, experiences and build synergies among advocates of
the global organic and Fair Trade movements. Other topics in the programme will include the launch
of the new global Charter of Fair Trade, and key WFTO topics such as strategic direction of the global
Fair Trade movement. There will also be several social and cultural events for participants to enjoy
and network.

Attendee Profile

5% producers
27%
Intl. buyers
36%
policy makers
social entrepreneurs
18%
academicians
14%