- New Chinese-backed cocoa processing complex aims to enhance value addition in the sector
- Local transformation seen as key to improving farmer incomes and reducing export dependency
Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire – The Ivorian government is responding to growing calls to strengthen the local processing of cocoa, the nation’s flagship export. As the world’s leading cocoa producer, Cote D’Ivoire has faced criticism for the limited benefits that farmers receive despite their pivotal role in the global supply chain.
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