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This case study examines Tropic Coffee, a Rwandan small and medium enterprise (SME) that processes and exports specialty Arabica green coffee beans. The document assesses the company's alignment with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI) using a dedicated RAI Tool for Agribusiness. While the company demonstrates high compliance in social empowerment and stakeholder relations, it lacks a formal documented strategy for responsible business conduct.

This case study examines Mahembe Coffee, a small and medium-sized enterprise in Rwanda that operates as a coffee cherry producer, green bean processor, and exporter. The document assesses the company's alignment with the Committee on World Food Security’s Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI) using the RAI Tool for Agribusiness. While the company demonstrates high compliance driven by the founder's social ethos, the report highlights risks associated with the lack of formalised policies and an ageing farmer population.