Useful Outsiders

Council for International Development
Useful Outsiders

As disruptions like Covid and climate change continue to challenge the way we live, it is clear that maintaining the status quo is not an option. Rising inequality and crises across the world, mean that the work of the humanitarian and international development sector is more important than ever. But old ways of working have been challenged, highlighting the need for more localised leadership and collaboration across sectors. Through conversations and debates, this podcast series looks at the work of the humanitarian and international development sector and challenges us to consider what it takes to be a truly ‘useful outsider’. Useful Outsiders is a monthly podcast series brought to you by the Council of International Development (CID), New Zealand. CID encourages open and honest debate in this series - views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of CID and its membership. The series is produced by CID's Communications, Events and Office Manager, Sarah King. Please get in touch if you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes and speakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 09/18/2022

    Global shocks and the resilience of small producers

    In this episode, Justin Purser from Trade Aid New Zealand, speaks with two of Trade Aid’s small producer trading partners - Suita Nolasco, who works for COMSA, a sustainable coffee business in Honduras, and Gautam Mohan who works for Tea Promoters India. We hear about how the Covid pandemic impacted their businesses, livelihoods, and communities. Despite the major disruptions and challenges that Covid presented, it also accelerated innovation, and this episode tells a story of resilience in the face of adversity. So grab yourself a cup of fairtrade tea or coffee, and sit back and enjoy the discussion. Speakers Suita Nolasco, works a Commercial Assistant at COMSA, a sustainable coffee business in Honduras. She represents the farmers and promotes their work to develop long term business relationships. Suita grew up working with her dad in their coffee family farm, and believes that coffee provides the means to bring about development to her country through education. Gautam Mohan, is the Managing Director at Tea Promoters India. Gautam works in the organic tea regions in Darjeeling, Dooars, Assam and South India. He is a specialist in growing and exporting Organic Fair Trade Teas, with a strong focus on Small Farmer Tea Cooperatives in India. Justin Purser is the food buyer for Trade Aid New Zealand, and is responsible for managing the organisation’s trading relationships with its food trading partners around the globe. A key focus within his role is ensuring that Trade Aid maximises the value that it can channel to small-scale food producers through fair trade. Resources: Trade Aid NZ websiteCOMSA websiteCOMSA IntagramGautam Mohan, Owner, Tea Producers India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As disruptions like Covid and climate change continue to challenge the way we live, it is clear that maintaining the status quo is not an option. Rising inequality and crises across the world, mean that the work of the humanitarian and international development sector is more important than ever. But old ways of working have been challenged, highlighting the need for more localised leadership and collaboration across sectors. Through conversations and debates, this podcast series looks at the work of the humanitarian and international development sector and challenges us to consider what it takes to be a truly ‘useful outsider’. Useful Outsiders is a monthly podcast series brought to you by the Council of International Development (CID), New Zealand. CID encourages open and honest debate in this series - views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of CID and its membership. The series is produced by CID's Communications, Events and Office Manager, Sarah King. Please get in touch if you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes and speakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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