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Uncoordinated Business Processes The Bane Of Ghana Cocoa Supply Chain – Dutch Study
Findings of a Dutch university research sighted by Cocoa Post have pointed to poor coordination in business processes as a major challenge confronting Ghana's cocoa sector.
A 3-member team of researchers from Wageningen University and…
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5 Things COCOBOD Can Do Differently Post COVID-19
Cocoa remains Ghana’s most important export crop representing nearly 40 percent of total exports. Due to its significant foreign exchange earnings, the Government of Ghana has set up the Ghana Cocoa Board under the Ministry of Finance and…
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How to Deliver Real Sustainability in the Cocoa Sector? Collaborative Development Governance
Long-term sustainability for the cocoa sector is a major challenge. But rather than relying solely on price premiums, the solution is to think bigger, and admit the industry itself needs serious reform on the ground, argue Peter Stanbury…
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We Have Zero Tolerance for Forced Labor in Cocoa Supply Chain – WCF President
This week marked the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery — a powerful reminder that slavery is not a thing of the past.
The International Labour Organization estimated that some 40 million people were victims of modern slavery…
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When Cocoa “Child Labour” in Ghana is NOT child labour
Child labour concerns dominate issues regarding cocoa farming in Ghana. Do we have a situation of hyped deliberations, and are all allegations on the subject substantively for real?
This article delves into the matter. Perhaps in some…
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All Hail the Producers of the Premium Ghana Cocoa
When it comes to sourcing raw materials for cocoa-based chocolates and other confectionery, cocoa beans from Ghana are the preferred choice for global giants in the multi-billion dollar business.
The reason is simple. In addition to being…
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Why The World Is Falling In Love With Ghana Cocoa All Over Again
Consumers of cocoa products across the world have increasingly become aware of negative issues relating to the sourcing of raw materials for their favourite snack - chocolate.
A Farmgate Cocoa Alliance 2018 study established that over 79…
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Advocating for More Leadership Positions Occupied by Women in Their Communities
Many roles in family businesses are still assigned on the basis of gender in South America: it is believed that women are not strong enough to work the land, or are ill-suited for finance, negotiation or decision making. Instead, they are…
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The International Cocoa Organisation Continues its Mission
The International Cocoa Organisation plays a significant role in some of the sector’s key markets.
It is now two years since the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) headquarters moved from London to Abidjan, in Ivory Coast in July…
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Your 5-Minute Guide to Sustainable Cocoa
Did you ever wonder who grows the cocoa beans used to make your chocolate? Six million farmers around the world bring you this sweet crop.
It was a sacred Aztec beverage. Its melting point, just below body temperature, seems to…
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