A scenario analysis shows that increasing cocoa yields had a stronger effect on reducing the incidence of poverty and the proportion of households that can achieve a living income.
The paper follows a discussion paper published in November 2020 and contributes to a data-led and evidence-based point in view to the discussion around living income for cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire – the largest cocoa producing countries in the world. It presents new data and insights for a multi-stakeholder approach to achieving a living income for cocoa farmers.
An overview of the latest updates concerning the social and environmental sustainability of the cocoa sector, with a focus on West Africa.
Cocoa Barometer 2022.
This comparative study shows that the average income of Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire has risen and highlight ways in which brands and retailers can contribute.
