Enhancing Managerial Capacities at Farmer Level The Huila region in Colombia has outstanding natural conditions for the production of high quality coffee. Unfortunately, most farmers lack proper infrastructure as well as the required know-how to do so. Many farms have no access to drying facilities and processing stations, and sound waste water management is given little attention.

ICP implemented a comprehensive farmer-to-farmer training scheme, enabling the participants to independently learn from one another. The addressed topics included a wide range of proper production, harvesting and processing practices as well as farm management. Next to this, the improvement of processing infrastructure at farm level was accompanied. Farmers' organizations have been strengthened in terms of leadership and opening up new business opportunities, Farmer Promoters were prepared to become key players in promoting sustainable coffee production. In addition, farms have reached certification according to different programs.