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AFPRO is a secular socio-technical development organisation with Christian inspiration. It works to enable the rural poor to move towards sustainable development through an overall increase in their knowledge and skills in areas that directly affect their standard and quality of life.

ASA is a non-profit development organisation founded in 1996 by a group of development professionals with considerable collective experience of working with the tribal people in the central part of India in participatory natural resources development. ASA has emerged as a lead organisation in the sector of farm-based livelihood for poor and natural resource management. ASA is a past BCI implementer and current organic cotton implementer in India.

The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) is a private, non-profit company, established by the Aga Khan Foundation in 1982 to improve the quality of life of the people of Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral (GBC). The overall goal of the organisation is to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people of northern Pakistan. Implements BCI and organic in India.

“Bio Service” Public Foundation was founded with the support of the Development of Production and Trade Promotion Project, Organic Cotton (BioCotton). Their mission is to provide competitive, quality services and organic certification standards, training and consulting in order to preserve the environment and improve the lives of the rural population in Kyrgyztan.

Established in 1974, the Malian Company for the Development of Textiles (CMDT) is a joint stock company of mixed economy, in charge of managing the cotton production sector of Mali.

Established in 2004, Chetna Organic supports more than 15,000 farmers, helping them increase the sustainability and profitability of their farming systems. Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company Ltd (COAPCL) is a part of Project Chetna, a development initiative aimed at improving the lives of smallholder and marginalised cotton farmers in different rain-fed cotton growing regions in India.

CottonConnect works throughout the cotton supply chain, from brands and retailers to cotton farmers, to make cotton more sustainable. They do this by connecting brands and retailers to farmers to create a transparent supply chain, training farmers in agro-economic practices, and supporting the enhancement of farmer livelihoods and strong farming communities.

GIZ is a German development agency. As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, peace and security. GIZ is an implementation partner in Tanzania.

Helvetas is an independent Swiss development organisation that is building capacity in about thirty countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Helvetas run programmes in Burkina Faso, Kyrgystan and Mali introducing organic and Fairtrade cotton.

Ivory Cotton’s mission is to promote the development of farms to guarantee the supply of our factories, to transform the seed cotton, to market the semi-finished products and thus to contribute to the improvement of the standard of living of the rural communities in Ivory Coast.

The Society Algodoeira of Niassa JFS, SAN works in partnership with more than 40,000 producers and implements BCI in Mozambique.

Lok Sanjh is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation working with the rural communities, particularly with women farmers, in Pakistan. The Lok Sanjh Foundation promotes strategies for socially and environmentally sound agriculture through focused research, policy advice and advocacy. It promotes networking and links with a wide range of institutions and individuals through seminars, workshops and exchange visits.

NWK Agri-Services is Zambia’s leading provider of agricultural services supplying the industry with competitive and innovative equipment, agronomic advice and financial solutions for the farmers, and the best market exposure for the commodities.

OLAM operates three cotton concessions in the North and Central regions of Mozambique, increasing productivity yields through innovative Cotton Extension Services to improve the lives of rural farmers in these regions. By actively supporting 40,000 farmers, OLAM ensures farmers receive agricultural inputs, financing and a ready market for their produce.

PAN strives to eliminate hazardous pesticides, reduce dependence on pesticides and promote ecologically sound alternatives to chemical pest control

Pratibha Syntex is a vertically integrated sustainability–orientated manufacturer of knitted textile products. Driven by a strong progressive vision, Pratibha is committed to creating relationships across the value chain, bringing together over 30,000 farmers, 10,000 employees and renowned global apparel brands from over 20 countries. Implements BCI, Fairtrade and organic in India.

Over the years, SANAM has emerged as one of the largest and most dependable suppliers of good quality staple cotton from Mozambique to international buyers.

The Burkina Faso Textile Fibers Company (Sofitex) is a mixed economy company, initially public and then privatised, created in 1974. Their mission is the development of the cotton agro-industry in Burkina Faso.

The Solidaridad Network is an international civil society organisation founded in 1969. Its main objective is facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains. Solidaridad implements BCI and organic cotton programmes in multiple geographies including Brazil and India.

WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, determined to ensure that people and nature can thrive together, for generations to come.