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Exploring Job Creation Along Our Cocoa Tranformation Supply Chain

Creating jobs within the cocoa bean transformation supply chain involves various stages and can be approached in several ways:

1. Processing Facilities

Establishing or supporting facilities for cocoa bean processing. This
includes factories or facilities for fermenting, drying, roasting, and grinding cocoa beans into cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, or chocolate products.

Each step in this process requires a workforce, from machine operators to quality control specialists.

2. Training Programs

Implementing training programs to educate local communities or
individuals on the skills required for various roles within the cocoa bean transformation process.

This could involve training in agricultural practices, processing techniques, quality control, machinery operation, and management.

3. Cooperatives and Small Businesses

Supporting the formation of cooperatives or small businesses that focus on specific aspects of cocoa bean production, such as setting up small-scale cooperatives that collectively process and sell cocoa beans.

4. Investment in Technology

Introducing or enhancing technological advancements in the cocoa processing sector to improve efficiency and quality. This may require skilled technicians, engineers, and maintenance personnel.

5. Value Addition

Encouraging value addition by diversifying the products made from cocoa beans. This could involve producing not only raw materials like cocoa powder but also creating finished goods such as chocolate bars, candies, skincare products, and beverages, which can generate a wider range of jobs.

6. Quality Control and Assurance

Establishing quality control systems and labs to ensure compliance with international standards. This involves employing experts in quality control,
food safety, and certification processes.

7. Infrastructure Development

Investing in infrastructure like transportation networks, storage facilities, and access to reliable energy sources to support the efficient movement and processing of cocoa beans.

This development creates opportunities for jobs in logistics, construction, and maintenance.

8. Sustainable Practices

Encouraging sustainable and ethical practices throughout the supply
chain, which might involve employing specialists in sustainability, environmental management, and social impact assessment.

By focusing on these areas, job creation within the cocoa bean transformation supply chain can be achieved, contributing not only to economic growth but also to the sustainable development of communities involved in cocoa production.

    Below some example of realisation in this approach realized from AgroBio.Int Limited:

    INDIRECT JOBS

    • Fermented and dried cocoa suppliers – 50 PERSONS from 25 farmers families organised in to two cooperatives.
    • Ingredients and production accessories suppliers – 8 PERSONS organised in to two companies
    • Personal clothing supplier – 3 PERSONS in one company
    • Devices development and maintenance – 10 PERSONS from two companies

    DIRECT JOBS

    AgroBio.Int limited – Transformation and sales of cocoa products – 10 PERSONS

    agrobio clothing
    agrobio int production cocoa
    agrobio vibration table machine for cocoa
    agrobio int roasting dryer machine
    agrobio int cocoa peeling machine and press machine

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