Frequently Asked Questions
How far does the ICO represent the coffee growers themselves ?
Coffee growers are represented at ICO meetings by government officials from Ministries of Agriculture or Trade, and in some cases by representatives of Coffee Boards and Federations, such as the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia which represents over 550,000 farmers.
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- What is the International Coffee Agreement ?
- How did the ICO come into existence ?
- Where does the money come from ?
- Is the ICO a cartel ? Does the ICO operate a quota system ?
- What is the impact of the ICO on world trade in coffee ?
- To what extent do non-governmental organizations participate in the work of the ICO ?
- How far does the ICO represent the coffee growers themselves ?
- What is the extent of private sector involvement in the work of the ICO ?
- What is the role of the EU ?
- What happens at Council meetings ?
- How are decisions taken in the Council ?
- Who can attend meetings ?
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