Building Markets, part of Peace Dividend Trust’s economic recovery efforts, has implemented their “Buy Local” logo with great success in the field, most recently in Timor-Leste.

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The logo, which is designed to reflect restorative economic growth that occurs when a developing country buys goods and services locally, has been applied in several incarnations, such as office, street cart and ferry signage.

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These application methods are indicative of the logo’s success facilitated by its simplicity; it lends itself to digital media reproductions as well as old style application techniques such as stencil painting.

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Designed by partner Emanuela Frigerio, the logo has also been part of initiatives in Afghanistan and Haiti.