Breka, Jean

Gender dynamics in cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire and their influence on side-selling - 2026.


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This article analyzes gender dynamics in the cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire, showing that women’s exclusion and precarious working conditions promote side-selling. It proposes levers for action–including training, innovative financing, digital tools, and inclusive governance–to strengthen the sector’s sustainability, equity, and competitiveness.