Fairtrade Foundation urges Commonwealth to step up sustainable development action

Group marks the start of Fairtrade Fortnight with a call for Commonwealth leaders to back more sustainable trade practices
The Fairtrade Foundation will today mark the start of Fairtrade Fortnight with a call for Commonwealth leaders to revamp their trade plans to prioritise poverty reduction and sustainable development...
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