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<p>Working towards a living income in global value chains is one of the keys to driving
poverty reduction and economic development. The Department for International Development
(DFID) is a long-term supporter of the International Social and Environmental Accreditation
and Labelling Alliance (ISEAL Alliance), the umbrella organisation for standards systems
such as Fairtrade, and is one of the founding members of the Living Income Community
of Practice. We support the development of standards that help smallholder farmers
reach a decent standard of living. DFID also supports the Ethical Trading Initiative,
a multi-stakeholder body working with UK food retailers, suppliers, trade unions and
civil society to implement International Labour Organisation standards in global value
chains, including cocoa.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has a strong history of protecting human
rights in business and promoting our values globally. We are committed to upholding
the UK’s values, including around labour standards, and will consider the full range
of mechanisms available in the design of future trade and investment agreements.</p>
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