EP 788 Paul Stewart - Why is Poverty Such a Hard Problem to Solve in Coffee? - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast
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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward EPISODE DETAILS
This is the 3rd conversation in a 5-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward between host Lee Safar and guest, Paul Stewart - the Global Coffee Director at NGO, TechnoServe.
This series focuses on poverty amongst coffee farmers, particularly smallholder coffee farmers.
The 5 episodes in this series are:
Tariffs and the Role of NGO's in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1vURyMyi2BA
Smallholder Coffee Farmers Are Getting Poorer - https://youtu.be/uMVR5nMDM6Q
Why is Poverty Such a Hard Problem to Solve in Coffee? - https://youtu.be/WvLIGQY2CRo
Are There More Places For Farmers To Sell Coffee? - https://youtu.be/haAonaxIPIk
Solutions To Get Coffee Farmers Out of Poverty. - https://youtu.be/TC7XIoeGfc8
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Paul delve deep into the challenges faced by coffee farmers globally, with a particular focus on Brazil and Vietnam as low-cost producers.
They also discuss the significant issues impacting coffee prices, farm yields, and the tough economic decisions smallholder farmers have to make and explore how shifting demographics, technological advancements, and local consumption influence the coffee market.
Paul also sheds light on the critical role of NGOs in providing the knowledge and resources needed to support farmers in these volatile times. Tune in to understand why solving these problems is so complex and the potential future of coffee farming.
00:00 Introduction to Coffee Market Dynamics
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01:13 Welcome and Episode Overview
01:37 Challenges Faced by Coffee Farmers
05:06 The Impact of Brazil and Vietnam on Coffee Prices
08:16 Local Coffee Consumption Trends
10:13 Tariffs and Their Effects on Coffee Trade
12:58 The Role of NGOs in Solving Coffee Industry Problems
21:11 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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