High Level analysis of recent and current yield in the West African cocoa sector: Trends, possible causes and recommendations for interventions

Nina Bellini Motovska, Agustin Gonzalez Gaviola, Tinka Koster, Yuca Waarts

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    Abstract

    Despite being the world’s leading cocoa producers, the sectors in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire face persistent challenges that threaten their long-term sustainability. While production has steadily increased, the majority of cocoa farming households continue to struggle with low productivity, low incomes, and limited access to essential services among others. Systematic issues, compounded by the effects of climate change, continue to undermine cocoa sector productivity and profitability. The 2023/2024 season, marked by unprecedented price volatility and severe weather conditions, further highlighted the fragility of the sector. Immediate financial and input support can help to address the reported 2023/24 revenue losses, while systematic reforms have a potential to work towards improved wider sector resilience.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationWageningen
    PublisherWageningen Economic Research
    Number of pages32
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2024

    Publication series

    NameReport / Wageningen Economic Research
    No.2024-135

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