The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency and unity between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen the cocoa sector and improve the livelihoods of farmers in both countries.
Speaking at a meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) in Abidjan, the COCOBOD Chief Executive underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing nations in addressing challenges confronting the industry.
He noted that stronger cooperation would be critical in ensuring fair value for cocoa farmers while positioning both countries to play a leading role in shaping the future of the global cocoa market.
According to him, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire must continue working closely on key issues including cocoa pricing, sustainability, traceability, climate resilience and farmer welfare.
The COCOBOD Chief Executive stressed that coordinated action between the two countries remains essential to safeguarding the interests of cocoa-producing communities and strengthening the long-term viability of the sector.
“Trust and coordinated action remain essential to achieving our shared goals for farmers and our economies,” he said.
The CIGCI was established to promote greater cooperation between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire on matters affecting the cocoa industry, including market regulation, sustainable production and improved incomes for farmers.
