Other Potential Partners By Doyle Baker

Engaging the Private Sector Other Potential Partners

Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform Created by the food industry to support development of and communicate worldwide about sustainable agriculture Founding companies - Danone, Nestlé and Unilever

Objectives Knowledge sharing and active communication Seek stakeholder involvement with all actors in the food chain Cost effective pre-competitive cooperation Seek ways to ensure the sustainable supply of high quality agricultural products Recognition and implementation of sustainable practices for mainstream agriculture

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Global association of some 190 companies Platform to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices

Objectives Advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums Participate in policy development Develop and promote the business case for sustainable development

Business Social Compliance Initiative European monitoring system for ethical procurement Open to retailers, importers and manufacturers Covers all consumer goods Stakeholders in Europe and supplier countries

Core issue How can retailers and suppliers meet requirements of high quality, low prices and socially fair produced goods?

EurepGAP EurepGAP is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe Enjoys a high level of political and financial independence from the public sector as well as from individual member influence and shareholder agendas

Work of the Committees is supported by FoodPLUS, a not for profit limited company based in Cologne, Germany, fulfilling a secretariat function for EurepGAP Committees have 50% retailer and 50% producer/supplier representation Over 100 CBs in more than 70 countries

Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO Fairtrade standard setting and certification body Association of 20 Labelling Initiatives Regularly inspects and certifies about 508 producer organizations in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America

FLO International is a publicly recognized non-profit multi-stakeholder association involving FLO’s 20 member organizations (or Labelling Initiatives), producer organizations, traders and external experts Develops and reviews standards and assists producers in capitalizing on market opportunities

Non-Profit Organizations ? Rainforest Alliance ACDI-VOCA Care International Technoserve Others?

Commodity Associations ? Chocolate Manufacturers Association International Coffee Organization African Oil Palm Development Association Indian Arts and Crafts Association