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Risk category = Strategic, Governance, Financial, People | Level of impact = Goal, Purpose, Strategic Objective 1, 2 or 3
RISK LEVEL OF RISK RATING (H,M,L)
EXTERNAL RISK
CATEGORY IMPACT LIKELIHOOD IMPACT
1. Fairtrade is not able to access, participate and/or be adequately represented in policy making Strategic Goal M H
discourses for global trade
EXISTING MITIGATING FACTORS (EXTERNAL) EXISTING MITIGATING FACTORS (INTERNAL)
- Growing recognition of Fairtrade’s importance in international trade discourses - Strategy and Policy Unit work on position papers etc.
- Regular participation of Fairtrade in international fora
- Increasing number of partnerships with key international institutions
ACTION (PRE-EMPTIVE)
- Development of partnerships approach to engage with key international actors
Annex_3_Risk_management_framework_NOV_09_FINAL.doc
4. Spill-over effects to non-Fairtrade-certified producers are not proven, thus limiting Fairtrade’s Strategic Goal L H
impact
EXISTING MITIGATING FACTORS (EXTERNAL) EXISTING MITIGATING FACTORS (INTERNAL)
- Evidence from impact studies showing positive spill-over effects, particularly when Fairtrade - Increasing number and quality of impact studies
sales reach 30% of exportable production
- Strong business and consumer interesting Fairtrade, enhancing the likelihood of producers
reaching 30% threshold
ACTION (PRE-EMPTIVE)
- Strategic focus on increasing the percentage sold on Fairtrade terms
Annex_3_Risk_management_framework_NOV_09_FINAL.doc
- Commitment from major market partners
- Consumer interest in broader Fairtrade product range
ACTION (PRE-EMPTIVE)
- Increased investment in consumer awareness-raising
- New product development
- New market development
Annex_3_Risk_management_framework_NOV_09_FINAL.doc
RISK LEVEL OF RISK RATING (H,M,L)
INTERNAL RISK
CATEGORY IMPACT LIKELIHOOD IMPACT
2. Consensus is not reached on revenue distribution within Fairtrade Governance Strategic L H
/ Financial objective 1
EXISTING MITIGATING FACTORS (EXTERNAL) EXISTING MITIGATING FACTORS (INTERNAL)
- - Significant achievements during Strategic Review process
- Unanimous agreement that more efficient and cost
effective financial model is required
ACTION (PRE-EMPTIVE)
- Revised financial model under development
Annex_3_Risk_management_framework_NOV_09_FINAL.doc