{"id":227783,"date":"2024-10-08T04:54:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T04:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/08\/ghana-cocoa-traceability-system-a-new-era-for-sustainable-cocoa-sourcing\/"},"modified":"2024-10-08T04:54:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T04:54:33","slug":"ghana-cocoa-traceability-system-a-new-era-for-sustainable-cocoa-sourcing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/08\/ghana-cocoa-traceability-system-a-new-era-for-sustainable-cocoa-sourcing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Cocoa Traceability System: A new era for sustainable cocoa sourcing"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracing cocoa beans from the farm to the port of shipment is now a reality in Ghana with the introduction of the Ghana Cocoa Traceability System (GCTS). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) initiated this system as part of its digital transformation, with its development fast-tracked to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which takes effect in December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614024 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-9.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"533\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-9.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614024\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EUDR, enacted in 2023, ensures that key commodities traded in Europe, such as cocoa beans, are sourced without contributing to deforestation and are free from child labour violations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614023 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-13-1.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"533\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-13-1.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-13-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614023\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GCTS pilot in Assin Fosu through the Cocoa Management System has over 40,000 mapped farms and more than 20,000 registered farmers, 40% of whom are women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614026 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" 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src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-7.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614021\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a recent monitoring and evaluation exercise, a delegation including representatives from the EU Delegation to Ghana, the Netherlands Embassy, Swiss Embassy, GIZ, COCOBOD, and the World Cocoa Foundation assessed the traceability chain from farms in Assin Fosu to the port of Takoradi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faruk Nyame, the technical lead on the GCTS Implementation Committee from COCOBOD, explained that the GCTS allows each batch of cocoa to be traced back to its origin, enhancing supply chain transparency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614022 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-8.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"533\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-8.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614022\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celine Prud\u2019homme Madsen, the EU\u2019s Programme Manager for Sustainable Agriculture and Cocoa praised the collaboration with the COCOBOD and GIZ and expressed anticipation for the system\u2019s nationwide rollout before the EUDR deadline, 30 December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magdalena W\u00fcst, Acting Head of Cooperation at the Swiss Embassy in Ghana, stated that traceability is vital for Swiss companies committed to ethical cocoa sourcing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614019 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-5.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"533\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-5.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614019\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inge Tenniglo from the Netherlands Embassy added that such a system is crucial for managing value chains with Ghanaian trading partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claudia Maier, Country Coordinator for SCISP at GIZ Ghana, highlighted the need for timely interoperability between systems to track cocoa flow and cash movements effectively. She encouraged private sector collaboration with COCOBOD for full system utilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614020 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-6.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"533\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-6.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614020\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On behalf of the farmers, Nana Kwasi Ofori, Central Regional Chief Farmer, expressed satisfaction with the system, noting that it addresses key challenges such as input distribution, pension schemes, and transparency in sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged cocoa farmers to cooperate fully during the implementation phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614018 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-4.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"533\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-4.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032614018\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GCTS promises to increase transparency and accountability in the cocoa supply chain, reinforcing Ghana\u2019s position as a top producer of premium cocoa while contributing to farmers achieving a living income.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tracing cocoa beans from the farm to the port of shipment is now a reality in Ghana with the introduction of the Ghana Cocoa Traceability System (GCTS). 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