A lot has been done in the cocoa sector. Many companies and NGO’s are implementing sustainability programs, often aimed at achieving certification. However, we have not yet realized a fully sustainable cocoa sector.
The VSO cocoa program in Nigeria proposes two workstreams, in partnership with implementers, buyers and government:
A. Improving implementation: Current sustainability partnerships are still experiencing challenges. VSO Nigeria aims to offer targeted capacity building support using national and international professional volunteers.
B. Scaling up: Over 90% of Nigerian cocoa farmers are currently not included in any sustainability initiative, and VSO is developing alternative (independent) implementation models with government and other partners.
We are open to partnership with public and private actors.