This is the first 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, Lee and Miguel explore the ICO's role and legitimacy.
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.
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