The document discusses developing a consolidated approach to development in the coffee sector. It addresses that there are large, complex problems facing coffee farmers, communities, economies, and the environment. It suggests that development programs should aim to solve the root causes of these problems rather than just the symptoms. The document also stresses the importance of developing effective, evidence-based approaches and sharing lessons learned in order to have genuine, widespread impact on improving conditions for coffee farmers.

1. Towards a consolidated approach to development in the coffee sector Andrew Sargent Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung, North America (HRNS) SCAA Symposium 2011 Houston, Texas

3. How to solve a big development problem Scaled up project Incorporation into public policy Pilot project Development of effective approach This will be the focus today This is the starting point This should be the (eventual) objective

6. Problem diagnosis Causes Problem Effects Root causes Intermediate causes Effects Effects Effects

7. Problem diagnosis LOW INCOME FROM PRIMARY LIVELIHOOD STRATEGY (COFFEE) Low % of export price Low volume of coffee High costs of production Effects Poor market access Reliance on intermediaries Low quality Limited credit access Small farms Low yields Macro economic factors Not processing Inadequate quality control Inadequate QC infrastructure Lack of trained personnel Poor post harvest practices Inadequate drying infrastructure Poor harvest practices No quality incentive Inefficiency

8. Problem diagnosis LOW INCOME FROM PRIMARY LIVELIHOOD STRATEGY (COFFEE) Low % of export price Low volume of coffee High costs of production Effects Poor market access Reliance on intermediaries Low quality Limited credit access Small farms Low yields Macro economic factors Not processing Inadequate quality control Inadequate QC infrastructure Lack of trained personnel Poor post harvest practices Inadequate drying infrastructure Poor harvest practices No quality incentive Inefficiency

9. Problem diagnosis LOW INCOME FROM PRIMARY LIVELIHOOD STRATEGY (COFFEE) Low % of export price Low volume of coffee High costs of production Effects Poor market access Reliance on intermediaries Low quality Limited credit access Small farms Low yields Macro economic factors Not processing Inefficiency Independent farmers / ineffective organizations Lack of knowledge & capacity at farm & organization levels Lacking / inaccessible technical assistance

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14. Thank you Andrew Sargent Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung, North America New York, New York [email_address]