TFO - Private Sector Partnerships in International. Trade Development Projects -
November 14, 2012. Cocoa Livelihoods Program. WorldCocoa.org ...
Cocoa Livelihoods Program TFO - Private Sector Partnerships in International Trade Development Projects - November 14, 2012 WorldCocoa.org
WCF: Improving Cocoa Sustainability A one-of-a-kind nonprofit organization promoting a sustainable cocoa economy through economic and social development and environmental stewardship in cocoagrowing communities.
People Healthy and thriving cocoa-farming households and communities Planet Responsible, sound environmental practices Profit Improved and more equitable economic returns for farmers
100+ Members
Our Approach Partnerships that ensure accountability, measurable impact and scale
Peace Corps
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbe it (GIZ)
International Finance Corporation
WCF World Education
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
USAID USDA
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Cocoa Sector Overview Cocoa grows in the equatorial band: Latin America (13%), West Africa (70%), and Southeast Asia (17%) 90% of cocoa comes from independent, smallholder farms (2-5 hectares) 5-6 million farmers, few organized farmer groups