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Participation in UTZ-RA voluntary cocoa certification scheme and its impact on smallholder welfare: Evidence from Ghana

Empirical study
Journal article

Published 2020 by Elsevier. Authored by Iddrisu, M., Aidoo, R. , Abawiera Wongnaa, C. and Aidoo, R.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

Rainforest Alliance (RA)
UTZ

Sustainability Issues:

Health and wellbeing
Participant costs and benefits

Outcomes of Interest:

Food security
Household Income (net)
Yield

Specific Themes:

Multidimensional poverty
Multiple certification
Smallholders

Sectors:

Agriculture

Products:

Cocoa

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 10 - Reduce Inequalities
SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Africa

Countries:

Ghana

Summary

This study explores the determinants and extent of participation in UTZ-RA cocoa certification program as well as its impacts on smallholder farmers’ welfare.

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Participation in UTZ-RA voluntary cocoa certification scheme and its impact on smallholder welfare: Evidence from Ghana

Empirical study
Journal article

Published 2020 by Elsevier. Authored by Iddrisu, M., Aidoo, R. , Abawiera Wongnaa, C. and Aidoo, R.

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