There is mixed feeling and mixed reaction from various quarters in recent times towards the
perception that Ghana is progressively crawling into a developed country status. Generally …

Among development priorities, the Government of Ghana is very committed to securing the
sustainability of the cocoa supply chain due to its important role in Ghana's economy. Yet …

The cocoa sector faces a number of deeply embedded, interrelated challenges, including
old trees with low productivity; low farmer and worker incomes; pest and disease attacks; …

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are the world's two largest cocoa producing nations, accounting for
60% of global supply. In both countries, cocoa contributes significantly to their economies …

Executive summary The cocoa sector faces various challenges that need to be addressed
before a transformation towards sustainable development can be achieved. One key …

Cocoa farmers are not receiving living wages and the value chain is being squeezed,
leaving the cocoa sector's sustainability at stake. There is a need to raise awareness about …

In 60 years, African cocoa production grew at the expense of forested areas that have
practically disappeared in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. Besides, both countries are also …

Cocoa output impacts tremendously on the livelihood of people of Ghana and largely to the
gross domestic product (GDP) of the country. The country attained a milestone where it grew …

Agriculture is a major contributor to the global environmental crisis. Natural ecosystems are
being replaced by agricultural land, which leads to the extinction of species and the release …

Sustainable intensification of cocoa systems should embrace, among others, poverty
alleviation and climate change policies. Using data from 710 households in Ghana, we …