Support program for climate change adaptation of cocoa cooperatives (PCCI-ÉCOCACAO)
Cooperative Development Organisation
Period of Implementation
July 2018 - June 2021
Geographic scope
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire
Cities: Abengourou
Budget
$ 725,810
€ 691 248
Donor(s)
Bilateral Aid: Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change (MELCC) of the Province of Québec
Sector(s)
Agriculture & Fisheries, Agroforestry, Rural Development
Type of Activity
Governance and Organizational Strengthening, Monitoring & Evaluation, Technical Assistance & Advisory, Training & Capacity Building, Value Chains / Socioeconomic Circuits
Summary
PCCI-ÉCOCACAO, a project funded by the Ministry of Environment and the Fight against Climate Change (MELCC) – Government of Quebec for a period of 3 years (2018-2021), aims to support the adaptation to climate change of cocoa producers (3,500) and cocoa cooperative enterprises (4) in the Abengourou area.
Project Objectives
Improved living conditons of people in rural cocoa communities, especially women.
Impact on SDGs
SDG1 - No Poverty
SDG5 - Gender Equality
SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG13 - Climate Action
Main Indicators
Percentage of households in which the woman participates in decision-making related to adaptation to climate change
Percentage of women and men adopting climate-smart agricultural practices
Percentage of women and men members using the products and services of targeted cooperatives
Number of actions taken by stakeholders to strengthen the inclusive economic development of cooperatives
Number of actions undertaken by stakeholders in favor of cooperatives taking climate change into account
Percentage of women and men adopting climate-smart agricultural practices
Percentage of women and men members using the products and services of targeted cooperatives
Number of actions taken by stakeholders to strengthen the inclusive economic development of cooperatives
Number of actions undertaken by stakeholders in favor of cooperatives taking climate change into account
Impact Measurement
ImpactCoop
Direct beneficiaries
Organisations: 4
Individuals: 17500
Local stakeholders
Small and medium size cocoa producers cooperatives