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2014 Impact of UTZ certification of cocoa in Ivory Coast FINAL REPORT.pdf (7.02 MB) Since 2008 UTZ Certified has implemented a programme in Ivory Coast to enhance sustainability in
the cocoa supply chain through the implementation of the UTZ Code of Conduct. The programme has
supported farmers who are members of the cooperatives receive training on farm management...
An assessment of investment in technology in cocoa processing industry in Nigeria.pdf (190.67 KB) The paper assessed the investment in technology in cocoa processing industry in Nigeria The study was carried out in six cocoa processing organizations. Questionnaire technique supplemented with oral interview of officials of cocoa processing organisations were used for the study. The data...
Cocoa Quality Index.pdf (652.03 KB) The definition of food quality has varied over time but has evolved so that current definitions are based on meeting customer demands. However, in order to better define food quality a more comprehensive evaluation based in key variables is required. This study aims to propose a Cocoa Quality...
Contribution of cacao agroforestry systems to the household economy of small scale producers in central america.pdf (3.03 MB) Cacao (Theoroma cacao L.) is the main cash crop of Ngobe-Bugle indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Their traditional polycultures incluce many other food crops for family consumption, but there is no actual description of their diversity, productivity or contribution to household...
Fertilizer use amognst Cocoa farmers in Ghana Sewfi Wiawso District.pdf (176.13 KB) This study analyses factors that influence fertilizer use among cocoa farmers in the Sefwi Wiawso District in the Western Region, Ghana. Primary data were obtained from 200 cocoa farmers in the district. Descriptive statistics and ordinary least square regression analysis were used to analyse...
Impact of Collective Marketing by Cocoa Farmers.pdf (980.64 KB) The aim of this paper is to evaluate the impact of collective marketing by FO on cocoa farmer’s price in Cameroun. This evaluation is done through the non-experimental method of impact evaluation which uses the techniques of “Propensity Score Matching”. Results show that collective marketing has...
African Cocoa Initiative Summary A4.pdf (2.7 MB) WCF/ACI aims to double cocoa productivity for 100,000 farm households through capacity-building of local & national institutions, and in doing so raise per capita income by 150-200%.The program is a public-private partnership, bringing together WCF, cocoa industry members, the Sustainable...
Cocoa Livelihoods Program Summary A4.pdf (2.8 MB) The WCF Cocoa Livelihoods Program (WCF/CLP) is working to double the income of approximately 200,000 smallholder,
cocoa-growing households in West and Central Africa. The program increases farmer income while strengthening local service capacity,through three main objectives: Improve...
kpmg_evaluation_cip_web.pdf (4.32 MB) Behind the scenes, a number of organizations were working on improving the situation for these producers but despite public attention, the barriers that lock cocoa producers in a poverty trap remained in place. This report, “Moving the
Bars”, reflects on how one program aimed to move the...
The main objective of this 2007/8 study was to learn more about cocoa production in Kyela. Specifically the study team sought to assess the impact of the crop on livelihoods and poverty reduction in the district, to identify constraints to cultivation, and to make recommendations for improving...
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