Welcome to the International Cocoa Initiative’s eLearning platform, your gateway to understanding the cocoa industry. Our courses provide valuable insights into various aspects of cocoa production, from fair work practices to the socioeconomic challenges faced by cocoa-growing communities.

Whether you’re a stakeholder, a student, or an enthusiast, join us to enhance your knowledge and contribute to a more ethical and sustainable cocoa industry

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From sustainable farming practices to the socioeconomic impacts of cocoa production, our quiz covers a wide range of topics.

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Our Courses

This course gives an overview on the complexity of child labour in the cocoa industry.  It will provide foundational knowledge to increase understanding, exploring what is and what is not child labour in the context of Ghana.

The course will also look at the causes and consequences of child labour, as well as the risks and the hazards faced by children. It introduces different ways of tackling child labour to encourage learners to take action and to continue their learning journey after the course.

This course gives an overview on the complexity of forced labour in the cocoa industry. It will provide foundational knowledge to increase understanding, exploring what is forced labourmodern slavery and human trafficking and what forms it may take in the cocoa sector.

The course will also look at the risk factors and consequences of forced labour in the context of Ghana. It introduces the legal framework on forced labour and different ways to prevent and tackle it, to encourage learners to take action and to continue their learning journey after the course.

Why take these courses?

Gain Expertise

Acquire in-depth knowledge about Child Labour and Forced Labour in the cocoa industry in Ghana, enhancing your expertise and ability to make a positive impact.

Boost Professional Development

Enhance your credentials and professional development by completing comprehensive, well-structured courses designed by industry experts.

Support Children's Rights

Equip yourself with the tools to advocate for the rights and well-being of children, ensuring a safer and brighter future for cocoa-growing communities.

Promote Ethical Labour Practices

Learn effective strategies to identify, prevent, and address unethical labour practices, contributing to a more sustainable and ethical cocoa supply chain.

About the International Cocoa Initiative

ICI tackles child labour and forced labour in the cocoa sector of West Africa

With offices in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Switzerland, we unite the forces of the cocoa and chocolate industry, civil society, farming communities, governments, international organizations and donors, leading a collective journey towards thriving cocoa-growing communities within a sustainable and responsibly managed cocoa supply chain.

We have been working in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana since 2007. During this time, we have contributed to improving the lives of children and adults in these communities.

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