Exhibition focuses on 50 years of the OIC

In the Brazilian state of São Paulo, the Coffee Museum, an institution of the State Secretariat of Culture, inaugurated with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, the exhibition "50 years of the International Coffee Organization."
Looking to contextualize, both politically and economically, the trajectory of the ICO, an organization that completes 50 years, this temporary exhibition began on the 10th of this month and will last until March 31, 2014, in order to reveal and enhance the importance and history of the authority over the years.
On its way, ICO has established itself as an organ of cooperation between producers and consumers of coffee countries, with wide representation in the global context. In efforts highlight the crucial role in the stability of the market, through the management of the International Coffee Covenants. Presently, their mission is to strengthen the global coffee sector and promote its sustainable expansion, offering better conditions for players in coffee and supporting small producers in developing countries.
In the exhibition, many products directly related to the coffee industry, such as bags of coffee from various sources, as well as agreements signed by representatives of various nations are highlighted. Various educational activities allow visitors to better understand the market and the benefits of coffee. The game 'Sustainable Farm' addresses, in a playful manner, issues related to sustainable coffee farming and certification seals, ensuring compliance with specific standards and methods.
Furthermore, there is an interactive world map that displays information on the five largest producers and exporters of coffee countries.
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