Overview

Developing the cocoa value chain in Bougainville

Within the broader development goal of contributing to the sustainable and socially equitable economic development of Bougainville, the Bougainville Cocoa project has assessed, developed and implemented activities to improve the profitability and vitality of smallholder cocoa farming families and communities. This has been achieved by fostering and strengthening public and private sector partnerships and facilitating the development of enterprises that enhance productivity and access to premium markets, while promoting gender equity as well as community health and nutrition. The four main objectives of the project are:

1: To improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of cocoa farming and related enterprises;

2: To understand and raise awareness of the opportunities for improved nutrition and health to contribute to agricultural productivity and livelihoods;

3: To foster innovation and enterprise development at community level; and

4: To strengthen value chains for cocoa and associated horticultural products

The project is funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). [HORT/2014/094].

This website is a showcase of the research findings, practices and activities from the 6-year Bougainville Cocoa Project.