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Black economic empowerment in the South African wine industry: fair trade, power relations and socio-economic rights. MSc thesis.

Empirical study
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Published 2009 by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB). Authored by Melkeraaen, S.S.

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Research Focus

Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

Fairtrade International

Sustainability Issues:

Livelihoods
Participant costs and benefits
Wages and workers' rights

Outcomes of Interest:

Land tenure

Specific Themes:

Accessibility

Sectors:

Processed food

Products:

Wine
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Africa

Countries:

South Africa

Summary

This study assesses the contribution of Fair Trade in the South African wine industry, especially considering the background of power relations and socio-economic conditions within the sector. The thesis argues that Fair Trade place a significant role in changing the wine industry.

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Black economic empowerment in the South African wine industry: fair trade, power relations and socio-economic rights. MSc thesis.

Empirical study
Other

Published 2009 by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB). Authored by Melkeraaen, S.S.

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