Global Food Systems 2
El Guato Association of small banana producers, Ecuador (1997): What are the economic benefits?
Stabilised incomes and standard of living improvements, guaranteed fair wage and long term supply contract, raise additional capital for reinvestment and migrant labourers assisted.
El Guato Association of small banana producers, Ecuador (1997): What are the social benefits?
Healthcare, provision of education and medical supplies, social security system, support for the poorest, improved education and marginalised groups helped to find employment.
How much of the price paid by the consumer stays in the richer 'north' and never reaches the producer?
90%.