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Alida, Fulgence, Marguerite, Jean Michel, Fleur, Nouho, Cécile and many others. They are all part of the project PRO-PLANTEURS. Here, the participants introduce themselves and tell us about their experiences within the project. They also tell us what is particularly important to them.

PRO-PLANTEURS is a joint project of the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO), the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Ivorian Coffee-Cocoa Council (Conseil du Café-Cacao). After a successful first phase, a five-year follow-up phase began in June 2020.

Project PRO-PLANTEURS

Alida N’Takpe-Coulibaly

“Give women more responsibility!”

Alida N’Takpe-Coulibaly

president of the SCOOP-RASSO cooperative in the Agboville region of southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. In the interview, she talks about the important role of women for the Ivorian cocoa economy.

Fulgence Ady Doffou

“Even though it's difficult for young people, with courage we will make it.”

Fulgence Ady Doffou

Managing Director EPAA. He talks about his path to becoming the managing director of a service unit and the challenges that now have to be overcome.

Marguerite Mallet Ahiman

“I want to reach as many women as possible!”

Marguerite Mallet Ahiman

head of the SOCASA cooperative (Société Coopérative Agricole du Sanwi) in South Comoé, Aboisso region. She explains why she and the cooperative are part of PRO-PLANTEURS.

Jean Michel N'Gafonna Soro

“It is in the interest of young people to have the opportunity to pursue their careers”

Jean Michel N'Gafonna Soro

Service Units Supervisor Cabinet Léveil Entreprises

Fleur N’Dri

“Thanks to PRO-PLANTEURS I have learned everything important.”

Fleur N’Dri

is the director of the COOP-CA ESPOIR cooperative in the Abengourou region of eastern Côte d'Ivoire. Fleur talks about her hopes for Ivorian cocoa farming

Nouho Diaby

“Through the trainings we have seen points we can improve and now have our own management.”

Nouho Diaby

Director of SCOOPAC COOP CA

Cécile Kongoua

“I am overjoyed when I see that our work is helping.”

Cécile Kongoua

is a rural advisor for the COOPRA Espoir cooperative and leader of a women's group. She talks about her experiences and the demands of her job as a rural extension agent.

Mamadou Zie Bamba

“After the training, the board of directors saw the importance of hiring an accountant and of providing him with all available data on the organisation.”

Mamadou Zie Bamba

Director of KGS

Marguerite Malé

“I wish that my children receive good education and that they can have their own cocoa plantation.”

Marguerite Malé

cocoa farmer from Aboisso