Improving conditions in tea plantations in Assam

Investigating the tea value chain to upgrade working conditions for communities in the Assam region of India

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In collaboration with Fairtrade Foundation and key industry stakeholders, the Lab undertook a market system analysis in Assam to understand the key working and living condition challenges on plantations and develop a set of recommendations to address these. The report explores low wages and poor working conditions alongside low worker productivity.

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