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Al Shariat
Founder of Coconut Merchant who moved from a legal and UNDP background to build an ethically sourced coconut-products business, working closely with farmers and international supply chains.
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Dec 5, 2016
• 15min
Series 3: The Coconut Merchant 10/10
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Al Shariat, founder of a business selling ethically sourced coconut products, shares how a taste test ignited his entrepreneurial spirit after his work with the UNDP. He highlights the importance of partnering directly with farmers for fair pay and community development. Alex Nichols, a social entrepreneurship academic, contrasts fair trade and ethical sourcing, discussing their impacts on supply chains. Both delve into balancing commercial success with social missions, sharing stories of empowerment for farmers and innovative product development.
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