How has Fair Trade been viewed by the International community?

How has Fair Trade been viewed by the International community?

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In general, there is the idea that fair trade works and that people just let it work. The international community has not necessarily always gotten on the side of fair trade and supported it in every way possible. But there are governments that recognize that fair trade is making a difference. The EU has had a commission that is working on fair trade, and whether or not fair trade certification could be a government certification, much like organic certified has come under government certification. In general, there is a positive perception of fair trade and the opportunities that fair trade presents, because it makes clear sense that, when we can make a difference simply by making this direct access to markets, it makes sense that we would do that.