date:Apr 18, 2014
ealth centre) and Magui (warehouse).
Launched in 2009, the Sassandra Sustainability Programme is part of the GrowCocoa partnership, a JV between Olam and Blommer, and supported by the international retailer Costco. It aims to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farming communities by addressing rural poverty. This includes increasing producers agricultural knowledge, the provision of seedlings, strengthening co-operative managers skills, plus ongoing practical training in labour and gender issues.