A new partnership between JNP Coffee and USAID aims to enhance the specialty coffee sector in Burundi. This collaboration focuses on increasing coffee production and exports while empowering local communities, especially women and youth, through education and job creation.
• The initiative plans to create 600 jobs and boost coffee exports to the U.S. by $400,000 by 2026.
• A coffee micro-lot dry mill and the Coffee Academy of Burundi will be established within 23 months.
• The academy will train 100 women and youth in various coffee-related skills, from processing to marketing.
• Expert consultants will provide training using materials from the Specialty Coffee Association, ensuring high-quality education.
This partnership is significant as it not only supports economic growth in Burundi but also uplifts marginalized communities. By investing in education and job opportunities, it fosters resilience in the local coffee economy, creating a sustainable future for farmers and their families.
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