Warren Sako

Sec, Gen. at WCFO, and CEO at Farmgate Cocoa Alliance. Personal twitter account. Tweets, retweets, and likes are my personal views.

[IDH @IDHTrade]

"To transform the market, viable service delivery models are not enough. We need a competitive service market where farmers can choose from different quality & affordable services. Partnerships between providers are key to reach impact & scale." IDH's Bernd Isenberg #FarmfitForum

[Jamie Bartlett 🇬🇧 @JamieJBartlett]

Obama nails it on ‘call-out’ culture.

‘There’s a sense out there that the way of making change is to be as judgemental as possible about other people... that’s not activism’

[Evelyn Bahn @evelynbahn]

On all stages of decision making farmers need to have a voice. Cocoa farmers need to be strengthened to be able to influence policies, says @KwabeaSarkwah from @SEND_GHANA #WCFPM

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

TO OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS & PARTICIPANTS, AS MENTIONED IN OUR PREVIOUS COMMUNICATION TO COMEBACK ASAP WITH A NEW DATE FOR THE GCFC 2. WE ARE PLEASED TO CONFIRM, THAT GCFC2 WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 4-5 DEC 2019, AT GRAND-HOTEL. ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOME YOU!

[Warren Sako @SakoWarren]

Is The, Cocoa Sector Ready For Change?. Do, Stakeholders See Farmer As Stakeholder?. Remember, The Cocoa Sector Can’t Be Sustainable, Unless Farmers Are Sustainable!

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

If you haven’t yet register, don’t fail to do so now. You also have the opportunity to become a sponsor or an exhibitor. Don't miss your chance to visit cocoa plantation, register today https://t.co/GVYEfMqd3Q. For more information send an email at [email protected]

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

42 days away to the GCFC2, schedule on the 25-26, Sept 2019, in Abidjan. On the 27-9-2019, we have arrange a visit trip to a cocoa plantation. It is a great opportunity for you to see how cocoacrop is cultivated Register https://t.co/Xjy1CyqZIv P-program https://t.co/QcYUn0HclA

[Jennifer Hattam @TheTurkishLife]

Say something critical or point out negative news and you're part of the dış mihraklar trying to bring down the country. Say something positive (or that's interpreted as such) and you're a naive moron who's never ventured out of Nişantaşı. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

Cocoa Farmers Income, has been for decades, the most discussed issue in the sector, unfortunately until now. FCA invite farmers, governments, unions to a broader debate in Abidjan. English https://t.co/eaCEriZIr8 French https://t.co/RTZid4jExT to register https://t.co/GVYEfMqd3Q

[Frans Timmermans @F__Timmermans]

Denkend aan Holland zie ik Rutger Hauer. Gebeeldhouwd gelaat, ogen van diepFries blauw. Handen voor de paardenteugel, maar evengoed de dichterspen. Hij spreekt zonder woorden, wordt door je hart begrepen. Trouw aan zichzelf en zijn idealen. De vleesgeworden “je maintiendrai”.

[Irish Aid @Irish_Aid]

Calling all researchers! Exciting initiative with @scienceirel #ABetterWorld

[IDH @IDHTrade]

Last month key stakeholders of the cocoa industry met to discuss actions to halt cocoa-related deforestation and ensure existing efforts are mutually reinforcing, at the Amsterdam Declaration Partnership. Watch the video to get an update of the day!

https://t.co/AkenUX0wXV

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

A sustainable sector, depends on the competence of farmers. Unless they are independent entrepreneur, the Illusion of a “Sustainable Cocoa Sector” will only strengthen those who deny farmers from their rights. Direct sourcing "key" to a Sustainable Sector https://t.co/NxWkhbHczQ

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

Only talking about pricing of cocoa beans will not be the solution to a sustainable cocoa sector, which in our view should be the main focus of the discussion in the sector. Read More https://t.co/K8Xl7m0jse

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

Farmers income continue to be a major challenge in the sector. Which trigger Ivory Coast, Ghana to call for fixed floor price. This proposal didn't get stakeholders support. Farmers income is a major obstacle to realize a sustainable sector. We call for policy/regulation reform.

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

Press release today 01-07-2019. FCA urges stakeholders in the cocoa value chain, to respect their obligations and go for real change that meets global sustainable goal. Read more https://t.co/e5lJ7qm9bf

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

The World Cocoa Farmers Organization (WCFO) is asking Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to reconsider setting a minimum cocoa price, while the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) is suprised the price was not higher https://t.co/5w3IhU32fH

[Farmgate Cocoa Alliance @CocoaAlliance]

FCA Board of Directors rounded up a 2 day meeting which took place in the Netherlands. The goal of the meeting was to finalized its “Cocoa Sector 2030 Roadmap”, which was a successful. We want to thank our partners for their support and contribution in the document.

[Acumen @Acumen]

“Data is power. How can farmers organize without data? We collect data and we bring it back to farmers so they can be empowered to improve their business.” @SakoWarren CEO of @FarmGateGlobal #SkollWF #CocoaInterrupted

[Acumen @Acumen]

“To really answer ‘Is your solution working?’ You need to commit to listening with an open mind to those who matter the most, the farmers.” Venu Aggarwal from 60 Decibels on how #socent, corporates can partner with cocoa farmers to improve livelihoods #CocoaInterrupted #Skoll