KARAT Coalition

The overall objective is to contribute to poverty eradication and sustainable development by improving the social, environmental and human rights situation associated with the whole production and life cycle chain ( from extracting raw materials to end products and electronic waste)of next – generation consumer electronics.

Specific objectives:

raise awareness among key stakeholders ( young consumers and consumer electronic companies ) by presenting concrete cases to the key stakeholders using different tools
realising fact – finding studies in EU and developing countries
capacity building in CEE countries concerning social, environmental and human rights situation in electronic industry
facilitating dialogue and discussion among key stakeholders: consumers, consumer organisations and brand companies