Impact Study

Impact Evaluation of UTZ Certified Coffee Program in Colombia

The main aim of this study is to understand the outcomes of UTZ certification in Colombia in relation to the objectives of the program as described in the UTZ Evaluation framework, the Theory of Change and the key UTZ program indicators. It focuses on the performance of UTZ Certified coffee farmers during the harvest seasons of 2008, 2009 and 2011 and assesses the impact of the UTZ program on the social, environmental and economic performance of producers.