Asking the project team in Thailand what is it, that makes the RRI special,
the answers came straight and simple:
From left to right: Whan (Project assistant) Linda (einhorn) Dr. Jawanit (PSU University) Sudthida (latex processor) Gaga (Project lead) Dr. Sara (PSU University)
Sudthida:
the base is community trust: we don't need any certified body to do the job > we have built the system with trust
total traceability: Every stakeholder in the chain will have income. Everybody in the group knows exactly, what it is for > Premium money is transparent (by foundation and Phattalung Paratex)
build on trust and sincerity
project start from customer, others follow the standard
Gaga:
Everyone has the same goal: farmer, researcher, factory, customer
PGS: Particpatory Gurantee System > improve and develop agroforestry and biodiversity as a criteria
no auditor needed : Arm (project staff) and head of group checking for agroforestry of the farmers
collection point: will be audited by factory
Dr. Sara and Dr. Jawanit
trust is the foundation: but once you get in the group, you need to comply with the regulation and follow the guideline of quality control
people come, because of the common goal: Agroforestry, but also the financial incentive
initiative: own perception, original idea, fits mindset (of our group)