A recent paper from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University of looks at the specialty coffee industry in Rwanda. Among its conclusions:
- the specialty coffee industry in Rwanda aids in local poverty alleviation and job creation;
- the specialty coffee industry provides opportunities for developing business and management skills;
- the actions of specific coffee entrepreneurs have affected the lives of ordinary Rwandans; and
- entrepreneurial activities within the Rwandan specialty coffee industry provide Rwandans with opportunities to interact in ways that may promote post-conflict reconciliation.
It is a long read, but with a good cup of Joe by your side the time will fly by.