The Global Cooperation Project supports a foundation of human rights, social development and environmental stewardship upon which economic development can prosper.

To achieve this, IATP encourages the United States to comply with multilateral treaties and the rule of law. We promote Fair Trade as a model that empowers farmers and workers to lead fulfilled lives. We hold the U.S. government accountable to its agreement of the United Nations' social development commitments and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). And we support trade reform that will address the root causes of poverty and economic injustice.

Related links

IATP's interactive Treaty Database: Treaty Database

2005 Hong Kong Fair Trade Fair and Symposium: Fair Trade Expo

Social Watch, an international network of NGOs monitoring social development commitments: Social Watch

IATP's Town Hall Forum on the MDGs, Today's Children, Tomorrow's Security: Minnesota Global

United Nations Millenium Development Goals: MDGs

Turning High Prices Into an Opportunity: What is Needed: Trade liberalization has limited the ability of developing countries to take advantage of higher prices for farmers. April 18 2008 | ANNE LAURE CONSTANTIN/IATP | PDF

A Fair Farm Bill for the World's Hungry: An examination of how U.S. farm policy impacts global hunger, and recommendations for reform. April 19, 2007 | IATP  | PDF

Row to Hoe: Trade liberalization has deeply effected agricultural markets and womens' human rights. January 2007 | ALEXANDRA
 SPIELDOCH/IATP | PDF

Can Aid Fix Trade: Assessing the WTO's Aid for Trade Agenda: Aid should not be a substitute for fair trade rules at the WTO. September 2006 | CARIN
 SMALLER/IATP | PDF