Latin America on Tour: Trade versus Poverty

Fair trade is one of the millennium development goals formulated by the United Nations. However, western countries are strongly committed to securing free trade agreements with developing countries which mainly focus on removing trade barriers and stimulating foreign investments. Is the aim of promoting fair trade in line with the trade policy of the EU? Can free trade eradicate poverty? How can trade policies contribute in achieving the millennium development goals?

LA Ruta challenges you to discuss this issue with prominent activists, policymakers, and academics.

With:

Geske Dijkstra (Erasmus Universiteit)

Tony Terpstra,  ICCO

Jose Trinidad Sanchez, Red Comal, (red de comercializacion alternativa comunitaria)

Koen Berden, Ecorys

16 March, 16.00 hrs

ISS, Kortenaerkade 12, The Hague

Free entrance

Language: English

LA Ruta is currently studying the progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals in Latin America. We would like to share our perspectives with you and also have an open discussion on the topic. Hence, we are organizing three evenings of film screenings and public debates.