Tools and Guides13 March 2025Learning into Action: Cash transfers to tackle child labour in cocoaRead MoreThis brief presents two innovative cash transfer projects implemented by ICI in cocoa-growing communities in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. It also provides practical action points to overcome common challenges.
Laws and Regulations3 March 2025ICI summary: EU omnibus simplification package on sustainability rules and key changes to the EU CS3DRead MoreOn 26th February 2025, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for an omnibus simplification package, which aims at reducing regulatory burden through simplifying and therefore amending the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), and taxonomy delegated acts. Building on recommendations of the last year’s “ Draghi report” which addresses EU’s competitiveness, this proposal follows announcements made by Ursula von der Leyen in November 2024 and the European Commission’s vision to make EU’s economy more prosperous and
Tools and Guides18 February 2025Protective Community Index Web MapRead MoreThe Protective Community Index is a simple tool, developed by ICI, to rapidly assess access to services that help protect children in cocoa-growing communities. It captures factors related to children’s fundamental rights, such as quality education and safe water, as well as other community characteristics that are associated with lower levels of child labour. To increase accessibility and transparency, ICI has developed an interactive Web Map where stakeholders can view and explore data collected using the Protective Community Index. By making this information publicly available, the map
Laws and Regulations13 February 2025Cocoa Coalition: A Call for EU Action for a Sustainable Cocoa SectorRead MoreIn this Call to Action, the Cocoa Coalition identifies several key priorities for developing a sustainable cocoa sector.
E-learning Courses4 February 2025E-learning course: Child labour in cocoaRead MoreThis online course gives an overview on the complexity of child labour in the cocoa industry and raises awareness on the importance and urgency of the issue. It will provide foundational knowledge to increase understanding, exploring what is and what is not child labour. The eLearning course gives an overview on the complexity of child labour in the cocoa industry. It will provide foundational knowledge to increase understanding, exploring what is and what is not child labour in the context of Ghana.The course will also look at the causes and consequences of child labour, as well as the risks