Excelling in Excelsa: Providing jobs and livelihoods for youth and women through coffee

This project intends to increase income for smallholder farmers (especially women and youth) of Nzara and Yambio counties in South Sudan. By doing this, it is contributing to the economic development of one of the least developed countries in the world.

The private partner ETC can prove that economic development in South Sudan can successfully be done and could be an example for other potential investors. By involving NGOs and the FAO, the project can showcase that the synergy of a public private partnership can benefit all partners and beneficiaries including the local community.

Initially, the project targets 1,000 smallholder farmers, supporting them with the production of bananas, beans and quality coffee. 

Besides, the production line, processing and marketing facilities will be realized to establish an inclusive value chain for coffee.