About Us
Equal Trade Alliance
The Equal Trade Alliance (ETA) is an innovative movement reshaping the global economic landscape through the principles of equity, sustainability, and shared prosperity. Founded on the philosophy of Ubuntu, ETA’s mission is to foster economic justice by implementing the Equal Trade Certification, a groundbreaking model that challenges the conventional trade system. This model empowers producers in Africa and the Global South by guaranteeing revenue distribution, eliminating exploitative buyer-supplier dynamics, and ensuring sustainable development for millions of Africans.
Overview of the Steering Committee
The Equal Trade Alliance Steering Committee is at the forefront of promoting fair and sustainable trade practices in Africa. Comprising leaders from various sectors—including academia, private enterprise, civil society, and more—the committee works collaboratively to ensure Africa’s resources benefit its people through equitable trade models. The Steering Committee plays a critical role in advocating for policies that promote fair revenue-sharing, self-sustaining industrialization, and socio-economic growth across the continent and the Global South.
- Political and Institutional Support
- Financial Backing
- Advocacy and Awareness
- Global South Partnerships
Our Vision & Mission
We envision a future where Africa’s resources and wealth remain in the hands of its people, contributing to sustainable development and prosperity for all. Through the Equal Trade Certification, we aim to challenge the unjust trade systems that have long exploited African nations and work toward creating an autonomous economic future for the continent.
History
The Equal Trade Alliance Steering Committee was founded in Ethiopia, recognizing the country’s historical role in the liberation struggles of the African continent. Ethiopia’s legacy of leadership in African independence makes it a fitting location for the establishment of the Steering Committee.
The committee was created to guide the strategic objectives of the Equal Trade Alliance, uniting key stakeholders to drive systemic change in Africa’s trade practices. With Ethiopia as the starting point, the Steering Committee will serve as a blueprint and be replicated in all 54 African countries, ensuring that the principles of equitable trade are embedded across the continent,
Stakeholder's
