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1. The power of disruption: A multi-stakeholder exploration of the potential for an eCommerce platform to disrupt power dynamics in the coffee value chain
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Many companies have introduced initiatives to achieve environmental sustainability and improve the wellbeing of the producers. This is the goal of the Era of We – an online platform that strives to disrupt the current market practices, promote environmentally sound coffee production and empower farmers. READ MORE
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2. Brewing for a Better Future : Exploring the connection between inter-organisational learning and the sustainable development of coffee farms
University essay fromAbstract : Coffee is a vital source of income for millions of farmers worldwide and an important commodity in global trade. The 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, aim to improve the world's production and consumption patterns, but coffee farming is still often associated with modern-day slavery, poor working conditions, and deforestation. READ MORE
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3. Fostering Cooperative Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic : A case study on coffee cooperatives' operations during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : This study investigates the resilience of coffee cooperatives and producer organizations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and explores their adaptations to the context in relation to their livelihood capitals. The changes to their operations are analyzed through the contexts of shocks, trends and stresses and how they perceived these threats. READ MORE
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4. Understanding supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistikAbstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam, and understand how the coffee husk-biochar supply chain can be configured to address these uncertainties. Methodology - A case study regarding the potential use of coffee husk-biochar as raw material for activated carbon was used to conduct this research. READ MORE
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5. Social acceptance of solar technology : A field study among coffee co-operatives’members in rural Kenya
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The purpose with this study is to investigate the various aspects that affect the social acceptance of solar technology among coffee co-operatives members in rural Kenya. The coffee production is a business highly affected by climate change with a small profitability margin for the producers. READ MORE