2013 - Strategic Review to inform appropriateness and application of future Irish Aid support to fair and ethical agricultural trade initiatives

The Review This a strategic review which will inform Irish Aid policy and decision making in relation to possible future support for the fair and ethical trade systems. The purpose of the review is to examine the continued relevance of Irish Aid support for fair and ethical trade initiatives and propose, if appropriate, options for future support, including funding. This is especially relevant at this time •as the programmes funded in East Africa and Central America are drawing to a close; •in light of Irish Aid priorities highlighted in One World, One Future: Ireland’s Policy for International Development, the Hunger Task Force Report, and the Africa Strategy; •in the overall changing contexts in which fair and ethical trade systems operate This a strategic review which will inform Irish Aid policy and decision making in relation to possible future support for the fair and ethical trade systems. The purpose of the review is to examine the continued relevance of Irish Aid support for fair and ethical trade initiatives and propose, if appropriate, options for future support, including funding. This is especially relevant at this time •as the programmes funded in East Africa and Central America are drawing to a close; •in light of Irish Aid priorities highlighted in One World, One Future: Ireland’s Policy for International Development, the Hunger Task Force Report, and the Africa Strategy; •in the overall changing contexts in which fair and ethical trade systems operate. Scope of the review The review is a strategic piece of work which will inform Irish Aid in its decision making and policy in relation to possible future support of the fair and ethical trade systems. In carrying out this piece of work, the reviewer will have regard to relevant international reviews, evaluations, studies and analyses of developments relating to the fair and ethical trading systems. It will also have regard to key Irish Aid policy documents, and releva

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