Brazil and Cameroon establish partnership to boost sustainability in the cocoa sector.
The agreement provides for technological exchange, incentives for cooperatives, and modernization of cocoa production.
247 - Brazil and Cameroon signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Brasília aimed at strengthening the cocoa production chain and making it more sustainable and competitive. The agreement, formalized on September 8th, establishes goals such as the exchange of experiences, technologies, and innovations, as well as encouraging cooperatives and modernizing management and marketing models.
The implementation of the actions will be conducted by the Executive Commission of the Cocoa Farming Plan (Ceplac), linked to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and by the Cocoa Development Society (SODECACO), of Cameroon.
Knowledge exchange and innovation
Pedro Neto, Secretary of Innovation, Sustainable Development and Cooperativism, highlighted that the partnership represents an important step forward: “Our challenge now is to make it happen. It is about sharing technology, innovative and sustainable practices not only from a climate perspective, but also from an environmental and economic one.”
He also pointed out that Brazil already has a consolidated plan for the development of the cocoa supply chain. “In Brazil, we have a development plan for the cocoa production chain that involves organized production, consolidated representation of producers and industries, as well as governance with international articulation. This has encouraged us to reinvent ourselves and seek new management models,” he stated.
Positive feedback
Cameroon's ambassador, Martin Mbeng, highlighted his satisfaction with the agreement and the benefits that can be achieved by both nations, both internationally recognized as major cocoa producers.
The ceremony was also attended by the director of Ceplac, Thiago Guedes, the coordinator of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lucas Fiuza de Moraes, as well as representatives of the Cameroonian embassy in Brasília, such as Minister-Counselor Martial Tchenzette and First Secretary Didier Mendomo.
The agreement between Brazil and Cameroon reinforces the countries' strategic position in the global cocoa market, paving the way for advances in sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness in the sector.
