Trade Promotion of Organic and Fair Trade Cotton

Project completed

This consolidation phase continues to aim at alleviating poverty of small and medium sized cotton farmers through the development of certified organic and fair trade cotton value chains for the international market. The focus will be on assuring the economic and institutional viability of the program. This shall be achieved by improving the market orientation of the organic value chain development, by strengthening portfolio and business management of the partner institutions, and by shaping a conducive environment for the development of the organic sector.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Burkina Faso
Sustainable trade
23.07.2013 - 31.12.2018
CHF 3'056'678
Background

The organic and fair trade cotton market is a rapidly growing niche market. Excess demand on the global organic cotton market gives developing countries opportunities to access international markets.

Objectives

The organic cotton program started in 2002 and the evaluation in 2011 showed incomes of organic cotton producers could be increased. This current project phase shall consolidate the previous project phases and stengthen the sustainability of results.

Medium-term outcomes

The economic and institutional sustainablility of the organic and fair trade value chain is ensured at national level through diversified production systems, effective management, participation in decision making of the producer groups, a conducive policy environment and better access to local, regional and international markets.

Results

Expected results:  

Improving the market orientation of the organic value chain development

Strengthening portfolio and business management of the partner institutions

Fostering a conducive environment for the development of the organic sector


Results from previous phases:  

The project started in 2002 and income of cotton producers could be encreased. The project wascomplimented by a policy advise project which helped the cotton procuing counries in West Africa to defend their interest in the WTO.


Directorate/federal office responsible SECO
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
  • HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   3'056'678 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF   3'056'679
Project phases

Phase 3 23.07.2013 - 31.12.2018   (Completed)