Fresh Perspectives 4 – Ethical consumerism: development of a global trend and its impact on development

García Martínez, M.; Poole, Nigel

Abstract

Key messages: Consumers increasingly wish to shop ethically, but require clearer navigation of the ethical categories; Third-party accreditation systems are proving an effective mechanism to formulate and communicate ethical attributes to consumers; Ethical issues are entering the mainstream, offering increased opportunities for developing countries; Domestic and regional markets in developing countries for value-added and quality products are growing.

Citation

García Martínez, M., & Poole, N. (2009). Fresh Perspectives 4 – Ethical consumerism: development of a global trend and its impact on development. In A. Borot de Battisti, J. MacGregor, & A. Graffham (Eds.), Standard Bearers: Horticultural Exports and Private Standards in Africa (18-21). International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Natural Resources International (NRI)

• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Jun 25, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 3, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 18-21
• Book Title: Standard Bearers: Horticultural Exports and Private Standards in Africa
• ISBN: 9781843697107