Daily FT - 25/06/2014
As Fairtrade becomes the latest sales driver in international markets, Sri Lanka has stepped up its efforts to meet the new standard. A promising Lankan export niche has become the successful testing ground for Sri Lanka’s entry into global Fairtrade certification regime – and the EDB, which leads the initiative, has received encouraging feedback from many – including a global consultant on Fairtrade.
“I am impressed of Sri Lanka’s craft makers and exporters. Their products are of high quality,” said a satisfied Paul Myers, the visiting USAID/VEGA Fairtrade Expert on 19 June at EDB, Colombo.
- Enlists former global FT head Myers for initiative
- Pilots Fairtrade certification support in Sri Lanka for exporters
- First sector: Crafts & Lifestyle exports
- Midaya Ceramic, Kandygs, among shortlisted
- Crafts & Lifestyle exports up by 25%
Paul Myers, the visiting USAID/VEGA Fairtrade Expert visits a craft-maker in Piliyandala. |
“I am impressed of Sri Lanka’s craft makers and exporters. Their products are of high quality,” said a satisfied Paul Myers, the visiting USAID/VEGA Fairtrade Expert on 19 June at EDB, Colombo.