Rwanda Coffee

The overall aim of the project is to develop a high value, sustainable specialty coffee export sector in Rwanda that can do independently business in EU markets. Small and medium sized exporters (SMEs) are connected to the European market with an additional export value of € 3 mln of specialty coffee at the end of the project. The sector will move forward on CSR subjects such as climate adaptation and mitigation, youth employment in coffee, gender equality, and decent jobs. CBI focuses on two core elements: i) Business Export Coaching for a group of SMEs and ii) Capacity development of institutions in the Export Enabling Environment. This is a project with a duration of 4 years and will target 13 SMEs enterprises. It includes support to and collaboration with 3 Business Support Organisations (NAEB, RCCF and Sustainable Growers). What is unique 1. This project also support producers / farmers on the subject of multi-crop farm management: since most coffee farmers also produce other crops than coffee to make a decent living. 2. This project also includes activities to attract more youth to develop businesses in the coffee sector. 3. Partnership with Progreso on the subject of blockchain