Equitrade facilitates “added value” international trade to end poverty in poor nations. AIM
To end poverty through sustainable commercial international trade.

BY
Developing trade in finished or part-finished products from poor nations to richer nations.
Striving to remove barriers to international trade from poor nations to rich nations.

The starting point is the identification of products which have a sustainable competitive advantage for the poor nation and which are currently sold at high added value in richer nations.This added value must be shared equitably i.e. in such a way that the added value funds the inward investment in knowledge transfer and technology needed in the poor nation and the development of products demanded by the richer nation.

WILL
Lobby governments
Provide start up capital
Consult professional bodies
Facilitate the formation of partnerships between nations

MEMBERS SEEK NOT TO
Exploit people
Harm the environment

THE INTENDED OUTCOME IS
Increased tax revenue in poor nations for Health and Education
Increased expertise in the poor nation in international trade
Enhanced reputation and respect for poor nations
Increased per capita wealth in poor nations
Reduced economic migration
Self-sustaining development
The end of poverty

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