The study of impact of coffee production on rural development and small-Scale farmer in Rwanda‘’case study: Rutsiro district’’

Bc. Marie Noella Mukamurisa

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

Coffee is a primary export commodity and a major valuable crop in Rwandan economy. Coffee contributes to a high rate of share in the Rwandan GDP, and it is a key source of job opportunities. Coffee production is increasing and has generated more revenues in the economy, although coffee is the most tradable products, but the farmers have faced certain limitations and obstacles such as low level of technology, lack of knowledge, poor infrastructure and insufficient capital therefore Rwandan government along with other development agencies has implemented major policies and strategies by providing loans, training and other inputs needed by farmers to increase coffee production. The purpose of this study is to assess the impacts of coffee production on Rwandan economy and small-scale farmers and to evaluate the role of government to improve the production of coffee in Rwanda. The study includes a questionnaire, and the case study takes place in Rutsiro district and will include the farmers from Cyimbiri Processing Coffee Factory, the main aim of the survey is to identify the factors that lead to high production of coffee and its benefits on coffee farmers livelihood. The main findings obtained were evaluated by the use of descriptive statistical approach and regression analysis to identify the relationship between factors affecting coffee production. The model found that coffee production has a positive impact on the welfare of farmers and that it is not affected by the age group or income, but rather the size of land.

Keywords

Rwanda, agriculture, coffee

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 29. 3. 2021

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: Ing. Pavel Kotyza, Ph.D.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Provozně ekonomická fakulta

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Economics and Management / Economics and Management