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ICRAF office in Côte d’Ivoire was opened in Abidjan in 2010 to implement a public-private partnership project on cocoa with funding from Mars Inc. The objective of this project is to rejuvenate the cocoa sector in the country. The initiative pioneered cocoa grafting technologies for efficient rehabilitation of ageing cocoa plantations, promoted rural entrepreneurship, and engaged policy makers and private sector partners to ensure long-term use and success of the diversified production systems.

Recent activities target restoration of cocoa landscapes for increased productivity and profitability, as well as enhanced environmental conditions and improved livelihoods.

Côte d’Ivoire Programme also supports agroforestry development initiatives and capacity building of national and international partners.