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As A Result Of Fair Trade Malawi Now Has A Growing Economy

By Leonor Rivera


Malawi is located in southeast Africa. It is one of the most under developed countries in the world. Malawi's economy is almost entirely agricultural and most of it's inhabitants live in rural areas. It is heavily reliant on foreign aid programs for sustainability, although the country's future does look a little brighter because the economy has seen growth over the last half a decade or so. Also, due to fair trade Malawi now has farmers with access to new markets, helping them earn a steady living.

Most farmers lack the financing and skills to improve their standard of living. Also, their ability to tap into new markets is still problematic. Educational standards are poor as are levels of health care. The farmers need to be provided with consistent support if they to make their economy grow.

The farmers must get help to enter into new markets, continually creating new customers for their products . The farms need to have their business systems improved. Many companies from Great Britain have made connections with farmers in Malawi. This has caused an increase in the amount of trade being done.

Some sugar farmers have already received assistance by getting better access to electricity and water. In addition, they are now better protected against crime and they have the tools and skills to build their own homes. Literacy levels have got higher, and this helps to make the farmers more self-sufficient.

Many people think that not enough effort is being made to improve the situation of farmers. An initiative was launched in 2013 to lobby David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. They want him to put pressure on the G8 to do more. Some want to go further and place the problems of the developing world at the heart of policy making decisions.

British school children started a project to assist struggling farmers in under developed countries. Some schools have opened stores selling products which were bought from the farmers. These projects also make children more conscious of the plight of less developed countries. Some schools connect these international problems to other subjects such as history.

Malawi's 25th international trade conference took place in May of 2013. It is run by the Confederation Of Chambers Of Commerce And Industry, taking place in Blantyre. Ten foreign exhibitors attended, from countries such as Kenya, India and Pakistan. The exhibition ran many business workshops and seminars. Also, networking was encouraged between businesses.

Despite the fact that a great deal of improvements have been made because of fair trade Malawi still needs help. It's farmers are still very poor and fight to survive on a daily basis. Even though they supply huge parts of the world with food, they are hardly able to feed themselves. Financial help is difficult to find, and as a result it is almost impossible for them to repair damaged machinery or tools. Health care provision is still inadequate, as are educational levels. The social environment in a many areas is still very bad. Most of the population in wealthier countries get their food supplies from lesser developed countries, so many feel the farms should receive much more help.




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