| ^ |
Act with transparency and respect
and to encourage dialogue to increase
information flow and work towards
long-term planning |
| ^ |
Pay a price that covers the cost of
sustainable production and living
as well as a premium for investment
in development by the producers |
| ^ |
Make
partial advance payments to producers
when required |
| ^ |
Provide
technical assistance and advice |
| ^ |
Offer
equal opportunities irrespective of
sex, race, religion or age whilst
protecting children from exploitation |
| ^ |
Promote
environmental protection |
| ^ |
Work
on a long-term basis with producers
to promote sustainable practices and
long-term planning |
| ^ |
Encourage
development or strengthening of community
groups by co-operation between producers
to promote self-empowerment and self-determination |
| ^ |
Promote
development of local markets and sale
of organics on the conventional markets
for producers to spread their risk
and ensure they are not bound to Lanka
Organics for market access |