Fair Trade: What It Means and Looks Like for Namibia
Networking Session | February 21, 2025

The Creative Industry Institute Africa (CIIA) hosted two insightful networking sessions on 21st of February 2025 exploring what fair trade means in the Namibian context. Key discussions highlighted the need for a national fair trade framework, noting the inequality in economic opportunities and the undervaluation of creative work.

Participants emphasized the importance of consumer education, fair pricing, support for marginalized creatives, and the creation of a centralized Namibian Fair Trade brand. Trade shows, while valuable, were seen as unequal due to financial disparities among creatives.

Recommendations included establishing a Fair Trade Association, developing fair trade policies, enhancing access to markets, and launching awareness campaigns. The session concluded with a proposal to host a follow-up dialogue focused on forming a fair trade body within the creative sector.