CODECH is a regional umbrella institution currently representing eight organizations producing coffee in the mountain range of Sierra de los Cuchumatanes in Huehuetenango, western Guatemala. As a legally authorized trading company, CODECH plays a key role in the commercialization of the coffee, on both the national and international level. By providing technical assistance and capacity building in the member communities, they enhance the coffee quality and price obtained. Additionally their work includes the further development of rural regions through improving local health and education systems.