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Development Challenges, South-South Solutions: November 2012 Issue

Development Challenges, South-South Solutions is the monthly e-newsletter for the United Nations Development Programme’s South-South Cooperation Unit (www.southerninnovator.org). It has been published every month since 2006. Its sister publication, Southern Innovator magazine, has been published since 2011. ISSN 2227-3905 Follow @SouthSouth1 In this issue: All-in-One Solar Kiosk Business Solution for Africa Ugandan Fish Sausages Transform Female Fortunes Woman Restaurant more...

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David South on November 29, 2012

White Gold: Tracing Cotton and Fashion in Africa

White Gold: Tracing Cotton and Fashion in Africa

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African fashion entrepreneurs are attempting to breath new life into Mali's declining cotton industry. Mali is one of the largest countries in Africa and also one of the poorest; the country is dependent on money from cotton to pay for food and basic social services like schools and housing. But could traditional cloth-making skills hold the key to a more prosperous future?

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Farina Ahmed on August 10, 2011

A story of (foretold) decline: artisan labour in India

A story of (foretold) decline: artisan labour in India

bwpi.manchester.ac.uk –

The economic and social trajectory of artisan labour in a rapidly growing economy is one characterised by deep transformations. In many cases, such transformation involves a general decline. One of the main reasons is the loss of market share as a consequence of competition from mass-produced goods. This leads to a reduction in the number of artisans working as independent producers, and a transformation of the production process into one characterised by property-less workers and owners of more...

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Farina Ahmed on August 2, 2011

Artisans and Fair Trade: Crafting Development

Artisans and Fair Trade: Crafting Development

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After agriculture and tourism, artisan work provides the next most significant source of income in many developing countries. Yet because of its image as a “soft” or frivolous industry, some politicians and development professionals question whether the handcraft sector is worthy of investment. An opposing view holds that the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for poor people and a positive alternative to mass production outweighs the costs. Until now, the debate has been hampered more...

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Kumarian Press on September 27, 2010

People Tree Foundation

People Tree Foundation

People Tree had its beginnings in 1991, and is the pioneer of Fair Trade Fashion internationally, promoting environmental justice and Fair Trade. The People Tree Foundation is an independent charity, working alongside People Tree the Fair Trade Company. The Foundation will bring benefits to an even greater number of farmers and artisans through scaling up training, technical support and environmental initiatives and through raising awareness and campaigning for fair and sustainable fashion.

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Nadia Afrin on October 13, 2009

6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures

6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures

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They were fantastic examples of opulence, decadence, and splendor. People marveled at their beauty, drooled over their excess, and cowered at their power. And now they're gone. But where are they? And what happened to them? Explore our list of six of the world's greatest missing treasures.

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Kasem Ali on July 28, 2009

Building Profitable Craft Businesses

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This paper,prepared by Aid to Artisans, for the BGI project, and in conjunction with the Driving Growth through Innovation and Enterprise Development conference, examines the role of handcrafts in economic growth and export promotion. The paper documents best practices and lessons learned within the Aid to Artisans experience in assisting handcraft producers.

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Sonia Hossain on July 8, 2009

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