GPN 06 Alternative trade

Which organization is associated with 'Banking for the poor'?

• Traidcraft

• Grameen

• Fair Trade

• Rainforest Alliance

What is the main benefit of Fair Trade for communities?

• Selling to middlemen

• Retaining more profit

• Reducing production

• Increasing taxes

Microfinance works on giving small loans, usually under $10, to...

(hint: enterprising individuals starting businesses)

Which is a stated is the purpose of the '5 by 20' scheme?

• To empower 5 million women by 2020

• To plant 5 million trees by 2020

• To educate 5 million children by 2020

• To build 5 million homes by 2020

Who runs corporate social responsibility schemes?

• TNCs

• UN

• National governments

• Philanthropists

Which company is associated with the 'One for One' scheme?

• Coca Cola

• Toms

• Nike

• Adidas

What is a common feature of microfinance loans?

• High interest rates

• Non-interest period

• Long repayment terms

• Large loan amounts.

Ethics-....... is when a company only does ethical things so they are attractive to consumers.

• washing

• flaking

• shrouding

• ghosting

What is the main goal of alternative trade networks?

• To increase taxes

• To improve standards of living without relying on aid

• To promote globalization

• To encourage industrialisation

The (Hint: N) political model is criticised for leaving poorer countries vulnerable to unfair trade practices, as it leaves price-setting to market forces