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Fair trade is a movement. This is bibliography of how its has evolved as a social movement and the experiments with institutionalization.

How can one particular social phenomenon be considered a feat by some and a defeat by others; the same event can be, and is, perceived as a hurdle, setback, opportunity or an end. What this questions at the least, then, is the basis and objectives of our conceptions of success and failure.

The growth of social entrepreneurship depends on "perceived degree of economic empowerment by indigenous groups as a result of social entrepreneurship, IDENTITY of social enterprises and social activism.

High-impact nonprofits build social movements and fields; they transform business, government, other nonprofits, and individuals; and they change the world around them. In the end, six patterns crystallized into the form presented here-the six practices that high-impact nonprofits use to achieve extraordinary impact. These nonprofits: Work with government and advocate for policy change Harness market forces and see business as a powerful partner Convert individual supporters into evangelists for the cause Build and nurture nonprofit networks, treating other groups as allies Adapt to the changing environment Share leadership, empowering others to be forces for good In addition, high-impact nonprofits have also mastered the basics needed to sustain their impact: attracting and retaining great people; finding sustainable sources of funding; and investing in their infrastructure and capacity.