Background

This study investigates the socio-economic realities of cocoa-growing households to project future trends in cocoa farming and recommend interventions for sustainable livelihoods.

Publications

Key figures

  • Country and region(s): Ghana & Côte d’Ivoire

  • Project duration: November 2016 – September 2017

  • Implementation partner: Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)

  • Further partners: Südwind Institute, CIRAD, ALC, ALP, Jacobs Foundation, IDH, UTZ, GISCO

  • Budget: EUR 50’000 (13% of total project budget)

Main objectives

  • Understand crop choices and income diversification

  • Analyze household differentiation and gender dynamics

  • Develop future scenarios for cocoa farming

Results

  • Created a large dataset on cocoa Households

  • Identified key factors influencing crop choice and investment

  • Produced a final report, policy brief, infographics, and held a dissemination workshop