Abstract
The Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH (Initiatief Duurzame Handel) was set up in 2008 as a multi-stakeholder initiative of private companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), trade unions and the Dutch government with the aim of improving smallholder production systems, market integration and enhancing sustainable sourcing from developing countries. The activities undertaken by IDH focused on improving and transforming the supply chain performance of internationally traded commodities (such as coffee, tea, cotton, cocoa, timber, palm oil and fish). They rely on promoting good agricultural practice, farmers’ training and certification as key activities.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789053284643 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | IOB review, [ISSN 1566-7391] |
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| Publisher | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands |
| No. | no. 397 |
Keywords
- sustainable development
- international trade
- commodity markets
- public-private cooperation
- private firms
- certification
- farmers' knowledge
- agricultural trade
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Omta, S. W. F., van Elzakker, B., & Schoenmakers, W. W. M. E. (2014). IOB Review - Riding the wave of sustainable commodity sourcing. Review of the Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH 2008-2013. (IOB review, [ISSN 1566-7391]; No. no. 397). Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://edepot.wur.nl/322907