Professionalization of cocoa producers and their organizations in sustainable cocoa production

PRO-PLANTEURS III is the third phase of a structuring program launched in 2015 aimed at the sustainable transformation of the Ivorian cocoa sector. The program is currently in Phase III (2025–2028), with a strategic repositioning focused on compliance with new international regulatory requirements and improving producer incomes. This phase adopts an integrated approach combining the professionalization of cooperatives, the dissemination of sustainable agricultural practices, the structuring of commercial relationships, and adaptation to standards (ARS 1000, European anti-deforestation regulation).

The intervention aims to secure access to the international market while strengthening the economic viability of farms.

💰 Decent income for producers:
Supporting households towards a measurable improvement in agricultural incomes.

🌳 Agroforestry transition:
Promoting sustainable and resilient production systems.

📊 Regulatory compliance:
Adapting production to ARS 1000 standards and the European Union Deforestation and Forestry Regulation (EUDF).

🤝 Integrated value chain:
Strengthening cooperative-buyer relationships to guarantee quality, secure markets, and a sustainable partnership.