Entries by afcasecretariat

AFRICA EYES ‘LUCRATIVE’ SPECIALTY COFFEE MARKET

The 17th African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition (AFCC&E) concluded on a high note in Kigali, Rwanda. With exceptional attendances and world class facilities, the conference continued to gather good reviews, worldwide. The conference theme, “Specialty Coffees from the Heart of Africa”, highlighted the expected benefits from producing coffees of higher quality. Producing Specialty coffee […]

AMB. BILL KAYONGA TO BE THE FACE OF THE APRIL – JUNE 2019 AFCA MAGAZINE

The AFCA Magazine editorial board is pleased to announce that Ambassador George William Kayonga is going to be the cover face of the April – June 2019 Magazine Issue. Who is Ambassador George William Kayonga? Amb. George William Kayonga CEO National Agricultural Export Development Board Previously served as Permanent Secretary in   the Ministry of East African […]

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR GENDER EQUITY LAUNCHES ITS NEXT “WAY FORWARD” REPORT ON GENERATIONS IN THE COFFEE VALUE CHAIN

The Partnership for Gender Equity (PGE) launched its second research initiative focused on equity in the coffee value chain, this timewith looking at generational constraints that especially impact youth. Entitled, The Way Forward: Engaging the Next Coffee Generation, the objective of the research is to better understand generational dynamics and youth disengagement in coffee production […]

SUSTAINABILITY OF COFFEE: LOW COFFEE PRICES AND THE ROLE OF WOMEN – FOCUS OF DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS AT ICO COUNCIL

By the International Coffee Organisation London, 21 September 2018 – The 122nd Session of the International Coffee Council concluded its deliberations today after a week of intense discussions and knowledge-sharing events that culminated in a strong message for the global coffee industry and policy makers. The decision of the Council provides a strong mandate for […]

COFFEE AND WINE Two Worlds Compared

Author: Morten Scholer KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive study comparing the two products and the two sectors • Morten was an advisor to the United Nations and has extensive experience working on coffee and wine projects • Contains numerous illustrations, maps, tables and case studies The first of its kind, Coffee and Wine is […]