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  1. Collecting information (capturing data) to better understand the market

    The main concern that arose from the evaluation of the first TDC marketing coaching series in 2014, was the high number of inadequate or incomplete application forms. These weakest organisations were not selected although they were most in need. TDC therefore decided to add a preliminary step to...
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    Former Capacity4dev Member uploaded a new Document 19 May 2016
  2. Fair palm oil exists

    While the palm oil industry is still investigating how to stop the destruction of human and environmental resources in South East Asia, fair alternatives already exist, such as palm oil projects in Ghana, Togo and Ecuador which have been certified and have obtained the Fair for Life label.
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    Former Capacity4dev Member uploaded a new Document 19 May 2016
  3. Avituri: Essentials from the soil of the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Did you know that the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to one of the biggest aromatic oil producers? Avituri, a fair and organic cultivator and distiller, was able to double its production of geranium oil and expand its offer with other plants such as thyme thanks to TDC’s...
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    Former Capacity4dev Member uploaded a new Document 19 May 2016
  4. Ethical product trends in South Africa

    A major obstacle for organisations promoting ethical products is the lack of market information. This is why The Trade for Development Centre (TDC - a programme of the Belgian Development Agency, decided to have market research conducted on ethical, sustainable products in different developing...
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    Former Capacity4dev Member uploaded a new Document 3 July 2014
  5. Coffee of Africa's Great Lakes region

    Africa's Great Lakes region is known for its quality Arabica and Robusta coffee. That is why buyers have criss-crossed the Great Lakes region for more than a century in search of the cherries that make such excellent coffee. The Trade for Development Centre (TDC) has committed itself to supporting...
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    Former Capacity4dev Member uploaded a new Document 3 July 2014
  6. The difficult search for fair trade gold

    The production of one single golden ring generates 20 tonnes of highly toxic waste and requires 50,000 litres of water. These numbers are impressive. Also, mining companies are seldom champions in respecting the local populations. The sector tries to redeem its negative image with standards and...
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    Former Capacity4dev Member uploaded a new Document 18 March 2014