World Coffee Producers Forum

The World Coffee Producers Forum (WCPF) is a not-for-profit organization formed to analyze and address the challenges faced by the coffee value chain, especially in regards to those who grow and produce the raw, un-roasted product.[1]

History

The WCPF first met in Medellín, Colombia in July, 2017. The main focus of the forum was to discuss a range of topics concerning the sustainability of the global coffee value chain and in the decline in coffee farmers’ incomes. Among the topics discussed was the need to take action to improve producers’ incomes through joint work with the rest of the supply chain on initiatives that will translate into increased consumption and higher coffee prices. Other topics addressed at the meeting included the consequences of climate change and measures to enhance productivity in coffee-producing countries.[2][3]

In April, 2018 it was announced that the executive committee of the WCPF has started the process of formalizing the structure of the WCPF as a not-for-profit. The non profit will represent the economic stability of coffee farmers. It will address and raise awareness of the challenges of the coffee value chain, especially those related to the economic and social situation of coffee growers.[4][3][1]

Events

2017

The first forum was held in Medellín, Colombia, in July of 2017 and consisted of over 1,300 attendees from 41 different coffee-producing countries. Speakers and panelists included industry leaders, economists, analysts, leaders of several Latin American countries, as well as former US President Bill Clinton.[5][6] [7]

The focus of the forum was the intersection of coffee and sustainable development, specifically economic sustainability, rural development and socioeconomic indicators, and adaptation to climate change. The forum explored these topics through moderated panel discussions on the first day and focused working groups on the second day. This conversational structure of the forum was meant to encourage dialogue between experts and the attendees, many of whom were coffee farmers from around the world, rather than a simple transfer of information, such as a lecture.[8][9]

2019

With the announcement of the intent to form a not-for-profit, the next event was tentatively scheduled for 2019, location to be determined[4][6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Economics". jeffsachs.org. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  2. ↑ WorldCoffeeProducersForum.com at the Wayback Machine (archived August 1, 2017)
  3. 1 2 "Reasonings". CoffeeandCocoa.net. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Article in Global Coffee Report Magazine". gcrmag.com. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  5. ↑ "2017 event". Perfectdailygrind.com. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  6. 1 2 "Next Event". dailycoffeenews.com. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ "WCPF Clinton, Santos Panel Discussion". OilSlickCoffee.com. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  8. ↑ "World Coffee Producers' Forum to Tackle Biggest Challenges Affecting Coffee Chain". SpecialtyCoffeeMagazine.com. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  9. ↑ "WCPF Jeffrey Sachs, Keynote Speaker". OilSlickCoffee.com. Retrieved July 8, 2018.


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