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The economic impact of sustainability standards on smallholder coffee

The economic impact of sustainability standards on smallholder coffee producers: Evidence from Sidama Region, Ethiopia

Working paper Sustainable Growth

In Ethiopia, a significant number of smallholder coffee farmers possess both Fairtrade and Organic certifications. In light of this, an assessment to determine the economic impact of double Fairtrade-Organic certification on smallholder coffee producers in Ethiopia's Sidama Region was conducted.

Authors

Tesfaye Berihun

Researcher, Addis Ababa University
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Themes
Sustainable Growth
Countries
Ethiopia
Regions
East Africa Africa