Web Summary
Q1: Where is the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) located?
A1: The ICCO is located in Abidjan – Ivory Coast.
Q2: What year was the International Cocoa Organization established?
A2: The ICCO was established in 1973 under the auspices of the United Nations.
Q3: What is the main purpose of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO)?
A3: The main purpose of the ICCO is to put into effect the first International Cocoa Agreement, which was negotiated in Geneva at a United Nations International Cocoa Conference.
Q4: What type of organization is the International Cocoa Organization?
A4: The ICCO is an inter-governmental organization.
Q5: What are some of the services offered by the ICCO?
A5: Some of the services offered by the ICCO include providing cocoa market reports, publishing quarterly bulletins of cocoa statistics, and offering feasibility studies on Africa cocoa exchange (AfCX).
Q6: What is the World Cocoa Conference, and how often does it take place?
A6: The World Cocoa Conference is an event organized by the ICCO, which takes place every 2-3 years. The most recent conferences were held in Berlin (2018), Bavaro (2016), Amsterdam (2014), and Abidjan (2012).
Q7: What is the Consultative Board on the World Cocoa Economy?
A7: The Consultative Board on the World Cocoa Economy is a committee within the ICCO that aims to promote sustainable cocoa production and trade.
Q8: How can one contact the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO)?
A8: One can contact the ICCO through their official website, email address (info@icco.org), or by phone (+225 27 22 51 49 50/51).