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International and Area Studies

University of Puget Sound

2014

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The Potential And Limitations Of Alternative Trade Practices On Improving Coffee Producer Livelihoods In Matagalpa, Nicaragua, Melanie Mazza Jan 2014

The Potential And Limitations Of Alternative Trade Practices On Improving Coffee Producer Livelihoods In Matagalpa, Nicaragua, Melanie Mazza

Summer Research

This research investigates the income disconnect between the producers and consumers of high-quality single-origin coffee through a case study in the producing region of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. By investigating the different schemes already in place to help improve the livelihoods of farmers, this research aims to uncover the ways in which these schemes succeed or fall short.