Cocoa one of the major cash crops all over the world has more to offer than been thought of. Its returns,dividends, profits and lots more drives attention as it is consumed by millions in the world today. Could it be thought that its a major employment opportunity for those that engage in its farming as it provides sustainability and a major boost to economy at large. Unlike other cash crops,cocoa farming though requires less time on the other hand requires capital as it has a lot of inputs at different stages of plantation. The fact that it is a cash crop makes it a unique crop In the sense that if its not well taken care of, it won't be consumed nor exported.
The world’s top cocoa producer wants the private sector to invest in a $1.5 billion plan to restore degraded forests and increase food production.
The Abidjan Initiative, a five-year plan, fits into a longer strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change on Ivory Coast’s natural and agricultural resources, according to the government.
“It’s crucial that we restore our land,” Prime Minister Patrick Achi said Tuesday at a United Nations conference held in the commercial capital, Abidjan. “If we fail to do so, 2% to 6% more households will fall into extreme poverty by 2030.”source
It now calls for empowerment. Looking at the aspect of investment, one could also set in if given the role to support in terms of buying as shares. Investing on this won't only bring out turn ups but the closeness and business ordeals proves it much more. Calling for to draw the attention of investors,and government support in that it is more than a farming process but also creates room for employment. In a state(country) where there is less employment opportunity but has ways to wave in development and job opportunities through the enhancement of what they are blessed with balances the economy of that state to an extent and also fulfills dreams. Greater attention being paid to where resources are found as to the fact that what is in there is what is needed world wide heaves interest and believes to that production.
spatial data shows that the West African country continues to lose large chunks of forest area every year, according to a report by the Washington, D.C.-based lender.source
Relating the possibility of this, it should be worthy of note that some of the African countries are underdeveloped, not that one is against tourist attention but a welcomed idea of development and employment which will help to alleviate poverty and make one able to acquire the basic needs is already a point one to Africa at large using the empowerment coming from agricultural sector and this topic of concern as a case study.
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