News from ICI
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Combating child labor in the cocoa industry: ICI officially launches its activities in Cameroon14 April 2026The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) Foundation officially launched its activities during a ceremony held on March 31 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Chaired by the representative of the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Dr. Blessed Okolé, the event brought together distinguished figures such as the Minister for the Promotion of Women and the Family, Ms. Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, as well as representatives from government agencies, cocoa and chocolate industry organizations, civil society, and cooperatives in Cameroon. On this occasion, ICI’s Executive Director, Mr. Matthias Lange, stated in hisRead more
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Human Rights: A workshop to learn from the Forced Labour Innovation pilot project13 March 2026"The creation of Human Rights Committees and the contract proposed by ICI are helping us to achieve peace and social cohesion in our various constituencies," said Mr Gueu Ven Jean Noël, Sub-Prefect ofRead more
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Quality education: Nestlé and partners construct and refurbish schools in Cote d’Ivoire3 February 2026ICI and Nestlé are continuing to protect and empower children by improving access to quality education in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire. In two communities in the Bouaflé department inRead more
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An experimental study explores the effects of providing school kits to children in cocoa communities19 January 2026Providing school kits to primary school children in cocoa-growing communities in Ghana can improve educational outcomes and ease financial pressure on households, according to a new experimental studyRead more
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Families Make the Difference: Reducing child labour through parenting support8 December 2025A parenting skills programme called Families Make the Difference has improved parenting practices and significantly reduced child labour in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire, according to a recent evaluation.Read more
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Empowering Cocoa Communities: Promoting Fairness Through Written Contracts2 December 2025In Ghana’s cocoa farming sector, the absence of formal contracts and limited awareness of labour rights have historically increased the risk of forced labour and fostered exploitative workingRead more
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Strong families, bright futures: How ICI and partners help improve family relationships and children’s well-being20 November 2025"I used to be harsh, with a short temper, verbally abusive, and uncompromising with my wife and children. Today, I understand the importance of mutual forgiveness and good manners with my family. TheRead more