News from ICI
- Cyrian International joins ICI as a contributing partner22 September 2021Cyrian International, a cocoa trading company created in 2012, has joined the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) as a contributing partner, as part of its efforts to fight child labour in its cocoa supply chain. Established in Côte d’Ivoire in 2012, the company began its activities buying cocoa directly from the farmers, helping it to develop close relationships with a large network of producers based in the East of the country. In 2016-2017, the company began to focus more on cocoa exports. In order to further support this move, it has decided to increase the focus on tackling deforestationRead more
- ICI launches new analysis of risk models to predict child labour20 September 2021In a new study, the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) analyses several risk models designed to predict the risk of child labour in cocoa-growing households.Read more
- Mars Wrigley and Olam support children in Ousmanekro with new school infrastructure16 September 2021One of the most striking things when we arrive at the Sabarikro Primary School, located in Ousmanekro (Man), is the well-kept feel of the place and the attractive flowers and shrubs planted by theRead more
- Five ways literacy can help in the fight against child labour in cocoa8 September 2021Today marks International Literacy Day. This important day falls during the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour. As part of the International Year, the International CocoaRead more
- Cocoa and coffee merchant Walter Matter joins ICI as a contributing partner6 September 2021The Geneva-based cocoa and coffee merchant Walter Matter has joined ICI as a contributing partner, as part of its efforts to address the issue of child labour in the cocoa value chain. The 100-yearRead more
- Improving the Effectiveness of Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Systems9 July 2021The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has launched a new study analysing data from various stakeholders’ Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Systems (CLMRS).Read more
- John's apprenticeship journey9 July 2021As part of the Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) implemented with Tony’s Chocolonely through the ABOCFA cooperative, the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) supported sixteenRead more