EP 658 Miguel Zamora - The Stakeholders Defining Coffee Producers' Living Income - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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This is the 3rd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our first-time guest on the podcast for this new series is Miguel Zamora from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) based in London, UK.

Miguel is the Coordinator of the Coffee Public-Private Taskforce. One of the responsibilities of this taskforce is to work towards a living income for coffee producers around there world.

The theme for this series is "A living income for coffee producers"

The five-episode of this series are:

1. Who and What Is The ICO? - https://youtu.be/xoxEyUdID7o

2. What Is A Living Income For Coffee Producers? - https://youtu.be/i5_FJ0nkmKw

3. The Stakeholders Defining Coffee Producers' Living Income - https://youtu.be/wevnoKEM_kQ

4. The Obstacles Preventing Farms Living Income - https://youtu.be/DuWl28ZM-pU

5. The Path Forward for Coffee Farmer Incomes - https://youtu.be/R_2vW88576E

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee engages in a crucial conversation with Miguel about the complexities surrounding living income standards for coffee producers.

They discuss why non-producers often influence these standards and the thorough methodology employed to establish them.

The episode explores the role of various stakeholders like local researchers, cooperatives, and governments in validating living income data.

It also examines the ongoing challenges, including the gap between current earnings and the ideal living income, and sets the stage for discussing pricing strategies in the next episode.

This thought-provoking dialogue sheds light on the intricate processes involved in striving for a dignified income for coffee farmers.

00:00 Introduction to Living Income for Coffee Producers

00:24 The Role of Farmers in Determining Living Income

01:07 Sponsorship Message

01:46 Overview of the Series and Guest Introduction

01:59 Defining Living Income and Stakeholders

03:24 The Process of Establishing Living Income

08:40 Ensuring Data Integrity and Trust

12:39 Challenges in Achieving Living Income

14:33 Future Strategies and Measuring Progress

17:20 Teaser for the Next Episode

18:21 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Connect with Miguel Zamora and the ICO here:

https://www.ico.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelzamora/

https://www.instagram.com/icocoffeeorg

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