Innovación social a partir de la generación de valor en cafés de alta calidad en el departamento de Nariño

Abstract

This book describes the history of Nariño coffee growing from the voice of actors and managers involved in the process of appropriating the coffee chain as a value chain in the municipality of La Union (department of Nariño, Colombia). It starts from 2004, time from which the coffee grower has had an active voice and has engaged in dialogue and participatory decision scenarios motivated by the desire to give his production work a new status: entrepreneur. The strengthening processes in associations supported by entities such as Foundation Social and the formation of the first alliances are major milestones that underpin this work. The book consists of six chapters that deal with the main socio-political and economic aspects of Nariño, is current situation, lessons learned, achievements, difficulties, and areas for improvement, as well as the background that enabled the implementation of a roasting plant in La Union. This work makes an important contribution to coffee growing as a viable and sustainable job for farmers in Colombia. It is aimed at producers and managers of prioritized production chains in Nariño, research groups, entrepreneurs, departmental and municipal governments, scholars, scientists and students, and the general public interested in knowing in depth how social innovation processes are managed in the department of Nariño.