News from ICI
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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 of Grabo in the department of Tabou, during the workshop to capitalise on the Forced Labour Innovation project held on 5 and 6 February 2026 in Yamoussoukro. This pilot project began in 2019 with the aim of developing and testing tools, approaches and mechanisms to better identify, prevent and respond to cases of forced labour in cocoa farming. It was implemented in five communities in Côte d'IvoireRead 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
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Orkla Snacks Joins the International Cocoa Initiative as an industry member18 November 2025Orkla Snacks , a leader in confectionery, biscuits, and salty snacks across the Nordic and Baltic countries, has become a member of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). This developmentRead more