THE SECRETARY GENERAL'S VISION
To show the overriding role of coffee in the socio-economic development of Africa, the Heads of
State of 11 African coffee producing countries, namely Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo
(RDC), Côte d’Ivoire, Dahomey (Benin), Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Uganda, Tanganyika (Tanzania),
met
on 7 December 1960 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and resolved to create the Inter-African Coffee
Organisation (IACO).
Shortly after its creation, all the African coffee producing countries become members of IACO,
realising the significance of united actions against the challenges facing the African coffee
industry...
OUR ACTIVITIES
General Secretariat
IACO’s vision is to see Africa become a global leader in the coffee sector. To achieve this vision, its mission is multifaceted, encompassing the enhancement of coffee quality...
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Under the general direction of the Secretary General of the Interafrican Coffee Organisation (IACO) and the African Coffee Research network (ACRN) and in liaison with the National Coffee...
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In conjunction with coffee authorities in IACO Member States and national or sub-regional organisations involved in coffee marketing, the DAE plays a leadership role in a team associated...
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Technical specifications for the purchase of three Coffee Espresso Machines and two Coffee Grinders under IACO-ICO-GIZ project
The Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) aims to transform the African coffee sector into “a modernized, competitive and sustainable coffee industry, which emphasizes quality and productivity, and which benefits all actors in the sector's. Within the overarching vision of transforming the African coffee sector, IACO is partnering with the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in the development and implementation of the ICO’s Coffee Public Private Task Force (CPPTF). A pivotal focus area within this initiative is the enhancement of domestic coffee consumption in Africa.
Published at: Jul 04, 2024
AFRICA COFFEE STATISTICS DATA
Coffee production in year depending on the volume per 60 kg bag.
Global Arabica & Robusta production