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Impact of UTZ certification on cocoa producers in Ghana, 2011 to 2014

Year: 2011

Type: report

Abstract: This study evaluates the impact of the UTZ-Solidaridad cocoa programme in Ghana , by comparing the situation of a sample of farmers from six projects in 2014 with their situation in 2011, and by comparing the development over time for certified and uncertified farmers. We also analysed the programme’s inclusiveness and shed light on the effect of UTZ certification on hired labourers’ working conditions.

Source: Socio-Environmental Systems Modeling

Authors: Y.R. Waarts, Verina Ingram, Vincent Linderhof, L.F. Puister-Jansen, F.C. van Rijn, Richmond Aryeetey

Language: English

Topic: Global trade, sustainability, and social impact

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2587811685

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