This is the 2nd 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"
Miguel explains that the ICO, an intergovernmental body, derives its legitimacy from member governments representing both producing and consuming countries.
The conversation highlights the ICO's mission to foster a sustainable coffee sector and its initiatives like the Coffee Public Private Task Force, which addresses living income and climate challenges among coffee producers.
The discussion also covers ICO's funding, its unique convening power, and how it connects with private sector companies.
This episode serves as the first in a series discussing living income for coffee producers.
In this episode of 'The Daily Coffee Pro' by Map It Forward, Lee and Miguel discuss the vital topic of living income for coffee producers.
The conversation dives into the concept of living income versus living wage, the efforts to bridge the income gap for farmers, and strategies like productivity increase and diversification.
The episode also highlights the importance of government cooperation, global partnerships, and upcoming workshops on regenerative coffee farming.
This discussion is part of a compelling five-part series aimed at unveiling the potential role of ICO in advancing the coffee industry.
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