4.1. Support Systems for Coffee Growers

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does decentralization mean?

   Hint

   Think about how governance can be shared among various local groups.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of having CGOs.

   Hint

   Consider how local knowledge is valued.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of decentralizing support for coffee growers?

   • Increase government power
   • Enhance community involvement
   • Reduce the number of organizations

   Hint

   Think about the role of local organizations in community building.

4. 4.

   True or False: The FORECAFE fund is exclusively funded by government sources.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the various sources of funding discussed in the chapter.

5. 5.

   Assess how the removal of intermediate officers can impact corruption in support systems for coffee growers.

   Hint

   Consider the flow of information and resources in a centralized versus decentralized model.

6. 6.

   Design a proposal for a new CGO aimed at enhancing educational resources for coffee growers’ families.

   Hint

   Think about what educational needs arise in agricultural communities.