Cocoa and Forests Initiative planning towards COP 23

A high level planning is now available for stakeholders to follow along and contribute to the process.

Month Objective
May:

Identify and develop the format for the joint framework and map the ongoing initiatives and programs in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana

June: Harmonize and confirm the joint framework of action between the two countries
July:

Harmonize and confirm the joint framework of action between the two countries. Identify the potential synergies between the identified activities and the additional work streams needed

August: Adjust the joint framework of action
September: Develop a detailed plan of action on the newly identified work streams
October: Validate and sign off the final version of the joint framework of action and outreach to other cocoa producing countries and donors
November: Develop and validate the communication at the COP 23 conference in November