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Trade
Other parts of this website show how trade has long influenced Asian history, both through cultural links and by increasing or decreasing the prosperity of nations. Trade continues to be a driving force in the region. These pages explores the impact of trade on people and plants in South Asia, and how you, the consumer, can spend your money wisely.
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 Patents > Are patents on plants a fair return for investment, or are researchers attempting to patent indigenous knowledge?  |
Conservation > International trade in plant products supports people's livliehoods. But careful control is needed to ensure sustainability. |
Fairtrade > Fairtrade is a fast growing movement of suppliers and consumers who believe that producers should be paid a fair price. |
