Making Cocoa Certification Work for Ghana’s Farmers
Summary: This policy brief examines the impact of Organic and Fairtrade certification on cocoa farmers’ incomes and living conditions in Ghana. Drawing on evidence from the Cocoa4Future project, the study finds that certification significantly increases farmer profits -- by 91% under Organic and 165.8% under Fairtrade -- mainly through yield improvements, cooperative support services, and price premiums.