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EP 898 Nora Burkey - How Money Flows in the Coffee Development Sector - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
24 minutes Posted Sep 17, 2025 at 3:00 am.
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This is the 3rd of a five-part series featuring Nora Burkey, Executive Director of the US-based Nonprofit, The Chain Collaborative, on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward Founder Lee Safar.
Throughout this series, Lee and Nora attempt to answer the question, "Will the Development Sector in Coffee Survive?" and explore all the layers that come with it.
This series first aired on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.
The five episodes of this series are:
1. The Evolution of Development in Coffee - https://youtu.be/cXAZ5Z7MtB4
2. Do We Need Development Work In Coffee? - https://youtu.be/6wP7HL69kPo
3. How Money Flows in the Coffee Development Sector - https://youtu.be/fsHTZ7ogOv0
4. Myths and Realities of the Coffee Development Sector - https://youtu.be/2Kgyuck-jHE
5. The Future of Coffee and Development - https://youtu.be/1KutQX_ix9c
In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Nora delve into the intricate dynamics of the development sector within the coffee industry.
They discuss the significant impact of USAID funding cuts, the disparities in compensation between the nonprofit and corporate sectors, and how these challenges affect coffee farmers.
The conversation also explores the broader implications of global trade, capitalism, and the resilience of farmers.
Stay tuned for valuable insights on whether the development sector can survive in the volatile coffee industry of 2025.
Connect with The Chain Collaborative and Nora Burkey here:
[email protected]
https://thechaincollaborative.org/
https://www.instagram.com/thechaincollaborative/
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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar
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