Towards a Just Cocoa Trade

Advocating for living wages for Cocoa Farmers

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Injustice in the International Cocoa Trade:

Exploitative trade practices

Historical context of colonialism

Unequal power dynamics

2. Impact on the Environment:

Deforestation for cocoa farming

Pesticide and chemical use

Biodiversity loss

3. Migration of Youth from Cocoa Growing Areas:

Lack of economic opportunities

Poverty in cocoa farming communities

Push factors for youth migration

4. International Conglomerates vs. Small Farmers:

Profit distribution disparities

Exploitative pricing

Market dominance of conglomerates

5. Land Selling for Illegal Gold Prospecting (Galamsey):

Economic desperation

Environmental degradation

Social implications

6. Government Efforts for Living Income:

Initiatives by Ghana and Ivory Coast

Challenges in implementation

Impact on farmers' livelihoods

7. Threats to Sustainability:

Over-reliance on cocoa

Environmental degradation

Economic instability in cocoa-dependent regions

8. Global Consumption Patterns:

Bulk consumption in the global north

Lack of awareness among consumers

Impact on global trade dynamics

9. Post-Colonial Theories:

Historical legacies

Economic dependency

Power imbalances

10. Build Back Better Programming:

Sustainable development goals

Fair trade initiatives

Community-centered approaches

11. Implications for the Cocoa and Chocolate Industry:

Risk of supply chain disruption

Consumer awareness and activism

Corporate social responsibility measures

12. Building Back Better in Cocoa Farming Communities:

Diversification of livelihoods

Education and skill development

Environmental conservation measures

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