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    INKOTA

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    The INKOTA network e.V. has been committed to a just and sustainable world since 1971. As a development policy organization, it promotes education, campaigns, and partnerships to combat hunger and poverty and to shape a socially just globalization.

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    INKOTA-netzwerk e.V. - A Vision for a Just World

    The INKOTA-netzwerk e.V. is a development policy organization that has been tirelessly working for a just and sustainable world since its founding in 1971 in Halle (Saale) as an ecumenical working group.

    History and Structure

    Founded by Protestant and Catholic students as well as other engaged individuals, INKOTA continued the work of the "Aktionsgemeinschaft für die Hungernden," one of the first German development policy organizations. Today, INKOTA operates as an independent, non-profit association based in Berlin with a regional office in Dresden. The association is structured as a network of development policy grassroots groups, church communities, fair trade shops, and individual activists[1][4].

    Mission and Values

    INKOTA's main mission is to combat hunger, defeat poverty, and shape globalization fairly. The network advocates for a socially just, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful globalization that enables all people and future generations to live in dignity and self-determined development. INKOTA promotes the vision of a life in solidarity and supports North-South partnerships[1][2].

    Key Products and Services

    INKOTA is engaged in various areas:

    • Education, Public Relations, and Campaign Work: The network mobilizes public support for development policy issues such as the debt of developing countries, international trade and agricultural policy, and the social responsibility of globally operating companies.
    • Publications: INKOTA publishes the magazine Südlink and the series INKOTA-Texte, which serve as discussion forums on development policy issues.
    • Campaigns and Initiatives: Notable campaigns include "Make Chocolate Fair!", "We Are Fed Up!" for an agricultural turnaround, and the initiative "Change your Shoes" to improve working conditions in the Indian shoe industry[1].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    INKOTA is engaged in numerous sustainability initiatives:

    • Fair Wear Foundation and Alliance for Sustainable Textiles: The network works on improving working conditions in the textile and clothing industry.
    • One World Promoters Program: INKOTA advocates in Berlin for reducing raw material consumption and a globally just circular economy.
    • Attac and other networks: As a founding member of the globalization-critical network Attac in Germany and in other political networks, INKOTA contributes to critical engagement with global structures[1][5].

    Conclusion

    The INKOTA-netzwerk e.V. is a vibrant example of the commitment and vision for a just and sustainable world. Through its comprehensive activities, publications, and initiatives, INKOTA makes a significant contribution to global development and tirelessly advocates for the rights and needs of marginalized groups.

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