How effective is multiple certification in improving the economic conditions of smallholder farmers? Evidence from an impact evaluation in Colombia's coffee belt

Empirical study

Journal article

Published 2019 by Taylor and Francis. Authored by Dietz, T. , Chong, A-E. , Grabs, J. , Kilian, B. , Dietz, T., Chong, A-E., Grabs, J. and Kilian, B.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Sustainable sourcing codes

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

4C Association

Fairtrade International

Nespresso AAA

Rainforest Alliance (RA)

Starbucks C.A.F.E. practices

Sustainability Issues:

Consumers and supply chains

Participant costs and benefits

Outcomes of Interest:

Cost of inputs

Ethical labelling

Household Income (net)

Market access

Price premiums

Product income (gross and net)

Specific Themes:

Sectors:

Products:

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 1 - No Poverty

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption

Region/Country:

Geographies:

South America

Countries:

Colombia

Summary

This study empirically investigates the impacts of multiple certification schemes in the coffee sector on farmer incomes and liveliood gains based on the case of two certified cooperatives in Colombia.

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How effective is multiple certification in improving the economic conditions of smallholder farmers? Evidence from an impact evaluation in Colombia's coffee belt

Empirical study

Journal article

Published 2019 by Taylor and Francis. Authored by Dietz, T. , Chong, A-E. , Grabs, J. , Kilian, B. , Dietz, T., Chong, A-E., Grabs, J. and Kilian, B.

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How effective is multiple certification in improving the economic conditions of smallholder farmers? Evidence from an impact evaluation in Colombia's coffee belt

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How effective is multiple certification in improving the economic conditions of smallholder farmers? Evidence from an impact evaluation in Colombia's coffee belt

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