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There have been many discussions, policies and programmes on child labour and child protection over the years. These have led to many interventions in this area. The issue of child labour is still a troubling one resulting in sector players pushing for intensified action from governments of affected countries, the chocolate industry and non-governmental organisations. In all these interactions and efforts, the absence of the representatives of one key stakeholder group has been felt by all. Children, seen as secondary beneficiaries of child labour interventions, have had little or no