Beyond certification: Fairtrade Africa’s DONUTS agenda
From Farmer's Inside Track by Food For Mzansi
April 23, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
The episode discusses Fairtrade Africa's DONUTS programme and its approach to addressing challenges beyond certification in agriculture.
Certification provides a standard, but it doesn’t solve every challenge on the farm. Fairtrade Africa’s DONUTS programme, led by Thomas Mukhebi, is diving into the “uncomfortable spaces” that audits can’t reach, such as financial inclusion and social equity. Discover how it goes beyond compliance to tackle child labour, weak farmer participation, degraded land, and limited market access. The DONUTS programme helps farmers shape decisions, strengthen livelihoods, and prepare for future trade opportunities.
People in this episode
Guest: Thomas Mukhebi
Topics covered
- Fairtrade
- sustainability
- agriculture
- social equity
- financial inclusion
Keywords
- Fairtrade
- DONUTS programme
- child labour
- farmer participation
- market access
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fairtrade Africa
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