In a step toward strengthening transparency and accountability in Ghana’s cocoa sector, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and key industry stakeholders, has launched the Ghana Cocoa Monitor, a digital platform designed to coordinate sustainability efforts and improve outcomes for cocoa farmers.
The Ghana Cocoa Monitor aims to serve as a central tool for tracking progress in sustainability, enhancing collaboration across agencies and supply chain actors, and guiding smarter decision-making on issues such as child labour, deforestation, and climate resilience.
The platform is expected to streamline data collection and sharing, reducing duplication of efforts, and aligning national actions with international sustainability targets.
As global markets increasingly demand sustainably produced cocoa, the Ghana Cocoa Monitor is expected to become a cornerstone of Ghana’s response to emerging regulations, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), by offering credible, traceable, and real-time data on cocoa production practices.
The initiative comes at a time when the cocoa industry faces growing scrutiny over human rights, environmental degradation, and supply chain transparency. With over 800,000 cocoa farmers across Ghana, the platform is expected to directly support efforts to enhance farmer livelihoods and drive inclusive growth in the sector.
The Cocoa Monitor is also expected to help authorities and private actors identify gaps, measure progress, and implement targeted interventions.
