The International Coffee Organization 1963 – 2023: 60 years of ICO development projects to build a sustainable coffee industry

Abstract

Sixty years ago, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) was established following the conclusion of the first International Coffee Agreement 1962 under the auspices of the United Nations. Since its inception, the ICO has been consistently engaged in assisting its Members with the development, fund mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of coffee sector development projects aiming to promote sustainable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders, from coffee farmers to consumers.