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In a globalised market characterised by socio-economic cooperation, trading behaviour has become a significant and globally impacting concept. Especially within the current era of environmentally aware consumers, the focus upon ‘green’ orientated decision-making has come to the fore as a potential tool for market operations. Besides formal government implemented legal standards, ecolabels have emerged in various guises throughout the globe, aimed towards encouraging consumption structures with consideration for sustainability issues. The idea behind voluntary environmental standards hinges upon the inclusion of a broad and representative range of stakeholders participating within the production chain of a particular product.
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This assessment work is based on highly detailed communication between the authors and the experienced and exemplary organic farmer Pascal Gbenou, S.A.I.N., Benin, as well as direct consultation with Fabian Mauermann, Tamera, Portugal. The accessory legwork of Henry Mensah and Michael Acquah supported the findings in the conclusion.
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Möller, C., Smyth, D., Schmidt, M. (2014). Small-Scale Farmers’ Involvement in Ecolabelling: Limitations and Conflicts. In: Schmitz-Hoffmann, C., Schmidt, M., Hansmann, B., Palekhov, D. (eds) Voluntary Standard Systems. Natural Resource Management in Transition, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35716-9_26
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