Classifications of Coffee Quality in Costa Rica

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Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract
Résumé
Resumen
Voluntary Coffee Certifications and the Global Coffee Market
Certification Standards
Standard-Compliant Production
Farmers’ Organizations
Problem Statement
Chapter 2: Methods
Abstract
Résumé
Resumen
Study Design
Chapter 3: Costa Rica’s Coffee Cooperative Sector
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The Coffee Industry in Costa Rica
Classifications of Coffee Quality in Costa Rica
Farmers’ organizations in Costa Rica’s coffee industry
Costa Rican Cooperatives and Regions
Central Valley, West Valley and Trés Rios Cooperatives
Tarrazú Cooperatives
Guanacaste Cooperatives
Coto Brus (Brunca) Cooperatives
Chapter 4: Small Farmer Cooperatives and Voluntary Coffee Certifications: Rewarding Progressive Farmers or Engendering Widespread Sustainability in Costa Rica?
Abstract
Résumé
Resumen
Introduction
The Costa Rican Coffee Sector
Voluntary Coffee Certifications and Global Production
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Implementation of Certifications by Costa Rican Coffee Cooperatives
Financial Incentives for Cooperatives
Paying Certification Premiums to Members
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Voluntary Coffee Certifications Influence how Cooperatives Provide Advisory Services to Smallholder Farmers in Costa Rica
Abstract
Résumé
Resumen
Introduction
Costa Rica and Voluntary Coffee Certifications
Conceptual Framework
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Changes at the cooperative level
Changes in farming practices
Conclusions
Chapter 6: Social Capital and Sustainable Coffee Certifications in the National Context of Costa Rica
Abstract
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Resumen
Introduction
Classifying social capital to predict collective action
Voluntary Certifications in Costa Rica
Materials and Methods
Organizational social capital
Social capital of cooperative membership
Results and Discussion
Social Capital in Cooperatives and the Effects on the Management of Certifications
Generalized Trust and Voluntary Participation in Certification
Social Capital and Certifications: A Virtuous Cycle?
Considering the National Context When Implementing Certification Schemes
Conclusions
Chapter 7: Synthesis
Abstract
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Resumen
Introduction
The synergy between cooperatives and certifications
The structure of the coffee sector affects the efficacy and management of certifications
Environmental and social regulation and enforcement
Law 2762: regulating coffee quality and relations between producers and millers
Strong Cooperative Sector and Institutional Support
Social Capital in Costa Rica
Financial benefits of certification
Certification premiums are variable and poorly incentivize farmers
Non-financial benefits of certifications
Promoting a holistic approach to coffee production
Increased human and social capital
Balancing financial incentives with member equality
Balancing extrinsic and intrinsic motivations
Limits of the study
Recommendations
Chapter 8: Conclusions
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References