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Wassenaer, Justine van (2018)

Free Trade or Fair Trade? The Impact of Certifications on Rural Development in Cusco, Peru.

Master thesis | Latin American Studies (MA)

Coffee is a volatile commodity. Many producers have suffered of severe price fluctuations. On the side of consumers the market has seen a rise of ethical consumership over the past few years, where there is a wish to consume sustainable and fair products. The Fair Trade certification is one of these certifications and aims to create an equitable market, where producers receive a price that generates a sustainable livelihood. This research looks at the impact the Fair Trade certification has had on rural development in the region of Cusco, Peru, one of Peru's coffee producing areas.

Fair Trade

Coffee

Rural Development

Certifications

Author

Wassenaer, Justine van

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Latin American Studies MA Public Policies

Supervisors

Amann, Edmund

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en