IACO-Newsletter 2:BRIDGING POLICY AND PRACTICE: TRANSLATING COFFEE COMMITMENTS INTO ACTION

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Dear Esteemed Members and Partners,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the second issue of the IACO Newsletter, our platform to reflect on our shared journey, amplify voices across our member states, and communicate the dynamic developments shaping Africa’s coffee landscape.

Building on the momentum of our inaugural edition, this issue under the theme “Bridging Policy and Practice,” focuses on translating our shared vision into tangible results that impact stakeholders in the coffee value chain.

Across the continent, we are witnessing a renewed commitment to strengthening coffee value chains through inclusive policy reform, capacity building, and sustainable innovation. From the progress being made in adapting to evolving global frameworks like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Africa’s coffee sector is entering a new chapter defined by resilience, creativity, and collaboration.

Yet, this progress does not happen in isolation. It requires strong partnerships, a harmonised regulatory framework, and sustained technical and financial support. As we move forward, IACO remains committed to its role as a catalyst—aligning technical, action and advocacy support in ways that reflect our collective aspirations for a sustainable and competitive African coffee sector.

I invite you to explore the stories, updates, and opportunities shared in this issue. Together, let us continue building a future where African coffee is not only globally competitive but also a powerful driver of local empowerment and inclusive growth.

“Bridging policy and practice is not just a goal—it is a shared responsibility to deliver real value to stakeholders across the coffee value chain.”