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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Research and Development
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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Economic Affairs
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) operates as a technical arm within the Organisation, coordinating economic and development initiatives aimed at driving the economic trans...
Read moreAnnouncements
The Secretary General, H.E. Ambassador Solomon RUTEGA receives the Instrument of Acceptance of the 2020 IACO Agreement from the Togolese Authorities.
Published at: Apr 04, 2025
Invitation to Submit Proposal: International Expert for Econometric Analysis and Workshop Facilitation in Togo Coffee Sector
Published at: May 10, 2024
AFRICA COFFEE STATISTICS DATA
Coffee production in year depending on the volume per 60 kg bag.
Global Arabica & Robusta production
TOP 5 Highlights
Upcoming events
Workshop on closing the gaps of the leaving income
6th African Coffee Scientific Conference
1st African Women Coffee Conference and 1st African Coffee Festival 2024
The G25 African Coffee Summit
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