Many of the world’s poorest countries are rich in valuable raw materials which could help fuel their development. And many of the world’s richest countries want to get their hands on them. The European Union is developing its Raw Materials Initiative precisely for this reason. This video explains why Traidcraft’s new campaign shines a spotlight on the global trade in raw materials — and why we need you to stop the European Union’s aggressive new resource grab!
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