Name of Resource

Child Labour Cocoa Coordination Group

Type

Report

Country / jurisdiction

United States of America, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Global

Enacting authority

Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), Child Labour Cocoa Coordination Group

Entry into force / date of approval

2017

Description

ILAB was instrumental in the formation of the Child Labor Cocoa Coordinating Group (CLCCG) – an innovative public-private partnership with the aim of rooting out abusive labour practices in the cocoa supply chain. The CLCCG brings together the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, as well as representatives of the International Chocolate and Cocoa Industry to ensure that projects are complementary and sufficient resources are directed towards addressing priority needs.

Since its establishment in 2010, the CLCCG has brought more stakeholders to the table – helping to spark dialogue and collaboration between governments, chocolate companies, civil society, and international organizations. The partnerships that have stemmed from the CLCCG have been seen as a model of coordination, collaboration, and information-sharing by governments and companies at home and abroad.

Availability

ENG: https://www.

dol.gov/agencies/ilab/our-work/child-forced-labor-trafficking/child-labor-cocoa