Côte d’Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cashew nuts and is investing heavily in expanding local processing and value addition. But can economic growth also translate into better jobs, stronger worker rights and more inclusive development?
As the world’s largest cashew producer, Côte d’Ivoire wants to process more cashews locally, creating jobs and more value within the country. But economic growth does not automatically mean decent work. Workers in the cashew industry often face harsh working conditions and very low wages. CNV Internationaal’s Francisca van Dusseldorp and Cynthia Niamouttie - director at cashew processing factory CILAGRI-CAJOU will share their stories from Cote d’Ivoire.
At the same time, there’s hope. Companies such as Johnny Cashew show that boosting decent work is possible. How do they do that? Roel van de Weijer, founder of Johnny Cashew will tell all about their mission. Member of European Parliament Catarina Vieira will show that new EU trade agreements with Cote d’Ivoire can contribute to a fairer cashew sector. She’s the EU-rapporteur on the new trade agreement with Cote d’Ivoire: how can this agreement deliver change for those people who need it?
Cashew is booming in Côte d’Ivoire. But who benefits? Learn all about this at this session at the Afrikadag.