VIRTUAL SEMINAR COVID-19: IMPACT ON THE WORLD COFFEE SECTOR AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Wednesday 3rd June
11AM - 3PM BST
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PRESENTATIONS
See below the presentations of the speakers.
SPEAKERS
What was the Seminar about?
This was an interactive Seminar including a combination of presentations and vibrant Q&As with the audience. The Seminar involved a diverse range of speakers from world-class experts, to top-representatives of international organizations, donors, multilateral development banks and leading advocates for the coffee sector.
Areas discussed:
An up-to-date assessment of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the global economy; agriculture and commodities sector; and world coffee sector (demand & supply).
Views and concerns among ICO Members and coffee stakeholders, civil society and development partners.
Identifying the critical issues that need to be addressed in the short-, medium- and long-term.
Possible mitigation measures and resources (e.g. 3Ps - Protect lives, Protect incomes, Protect previous investments in coffee sector sustainability).
AGENDA
11am-1pm BST
Session I: Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on the world coffee sector
- Presentation by experts
- Identification of critical issues
- Q&A with the audience
1pm -3pm BST
Session II: Mitigation measures and resources
- Identification of priority needs
- National/regional/international initiatives and funding
- Q&A with the audience