Ghana Finance Minister calls for stronger cocoa ties in Abidjan
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has officially opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan. The gathering serves as a crucial platform for the two largest cocoa-producing nations in the world to strengthen their strategic partnership.
During his opening address, Dr Forson called for deeper collaboration between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, highlighting the urgent need to transform the cocoa sector. The primary objective of this initiative is to build a more resilient industry capable of navigating the complexities of the global market and environmental shifts.
As the dominant players in the global cocoa market, both nations are increasingly looking toward joint strategic actions to protect the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. The initiative focuses on harmonising policies and improving the long-term sustainability of cocoa production across the West African region.
By fostering closer ties, the two countries aim to address critical issues within the supply chain, including price stability and the growing impact of climate change on crop yields. The meeting in Abidjan represents a significant step in ensuring that the cocoa sector remains a robust and prosperous pillar of the economies in both Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
