December 6, Aid for Trade Facilitation. Success Stories: LDCs and Trade Integration

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1 December 6, 2010 Aid for Trade Facilitation Success Stories: LDCs and Trade Integration

2 Company Overview 2.1 Million Associates Worldwide Serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week FY10 Sales of $405 Billion 2

3 Presence in 15 Countries 321 Units 382 Units Historic Change United States 4,461 Units Health Care Reform 304 Units 414 Units 1,606 Units 536 Units Interchange 455 Units 4 Units 267 Units 53 Units Labor 3

4 55 Banners in 15 Countries 4

5 Walmart s Approach to Public Private Partnerships and Development Is it close to our core competencies? Is it sustainable, scalable and replicable? Does it help key constituencies: women/farmers 5

6 Walmart and Development: Global and Local Global Local Store Philanthropy enables programs 6

7 Overview of Walmart s sustainable agriculture framework 1. Support farmers and their communities 2. Produce more food with less waste, fewer resources 3. Sustainably source key agricultural products Provide market access Offer technical training Increase farmer income Energize local farm economies Reduce food waste Promote agricultural practices that: - Build healthy soil - Optimize use of energy, water, fertilizer, pesticides Sustainably source: Palm oil Beef from Brazil Seafood Improve health and livelihood of women in agricultural communities 7

8 Central America: Tierra Fértil Program Pillars Mario Gadea, vendor for over 6 years Jinotega, Nicaragua. Agricultural Extension Market information applicable to the producer Best Agricultural Practices Fair market price Access to Financing Strategic alliances Over 5,500 growers and 10,000 families benefited 8

9 Guatemala: Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs (IMARE) USAID Global Development Alliance 3-Year Project in alliance with USAID and Mercy Corps Provides an innovative response to the problem of rural employment for women Aims to strengthening capacities of 600 small farmers, helping them move from growing traditional products (corn and beans) to a formal market-driven production Program offers technical support, equipment and has opened 3 potato washer and packaging centers Accomplishments Over 3,000 people benefitted increasing their quality of life and their families 277 employment opportunities, 41% are occupied by women 9

10 Example: Giving is also an Art -- Mexico 10

11 Example: Fair Trade Coffee and Wine Brazil and Argentina Farmers receive a fair price for their goods based on analysis of cost of living in their area Funds are allocated for the development of schools, medical clinics and other basic necessities Coffee is a Public/Private partnership with US AID, Walmart/Sam s Club, Sebrae and Transfair 11

12 Example: CARE Walmart Partnership for Women Farmers - Peru Enhancing the lives of 2,300 small scale farmers in Peru, creating 300 new jobs. Particular emphasis on the role of women in farming, helping them to take a leadership role in commercial activities. Trading and entrepreneurial support for women to strengthen business and negotiating skills. Focus on strong agricultural, environmental, and water resource management practices, access to credit, and relationships with local buyers and exporting companies 12

13 Conclusion: Multinationals and Inclusive Growth Inclusive Growth Trade Local Sourcing Philanthropy 13