COTE d’Ivoire and Ghana have agreed to deepen their collaboration in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of cocoa and cashew nuts, both critical products for their agricultural economies. This agreement was reached during the first summit of the ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement between Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana,’ held on Friday in Abidjan.
Recognising the strategic significance of cashew and cocoa as key economic drivers, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo committed to enhancing cooperation to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of these industries. The aim is to improve the livelihoods of local farmers and foster economic growth.
Cote d’Ivoire leads the world in raw cashew nut production, with 1.2 million tonnes produced in 2023, while Ghana follows with 180,000 tonnes. In cocoa, Cote d’Ivoire remains the top producer globally, with over 2 million tonnes, while Ghana contributes nearly 500,000 tonnes. Together, these two nations account for nearly 60 percent of the world’s cocoa production.
The leaders have tasked their ministers with developing strategies to strengthen both industries, ensuring long-term competitiveness and prosperity for farmers in both countries.
