Côte d'Ivoire

Since then, we have been able to scale up our programme, brokering relationships with supermarkets and companies, so that cooperatives can take part in sustainability programmes they have set up and form inclusive business relationships.

Sustainable Cocoa and Coffee programme highlights for 2025

Service provision in cocoa, a man’s business? In Abronyaokro, Rikolto supported a group of 25 women affiliated with our partner cooperative CAPRESSA to create the first women-led agricultural service unit. They identified a growing need for skilled farm labour in the cocoa sector and set up a structure to provide professional plantation maintenance services for fair pay. With training in good agricultural practices and equipment support from Rikolto, the group has improved its members' incomes, supported children's schooling and helped reduce child labour. An example to follow!