Dossier
local processing
Coverage of local processing in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Africa's Top Cocoa Producers Pledge Fairer Prices for Farmers
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the world's two largest cocoa producers, signed a joint declaration to enhance cooperation on pricing, local processing, environmental protection, and scientific research. The agreement aims to secure better incomes for millions of cocoa farmers in both countries.
- Nigeria, AfDB push for African control of mineral wealth, local value addition
Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) advocate for Africa to retain control of its mineral wealth by shifting from exporting raw minerals to local processing and industrialization. Mr. Alake, chair of the Africa Mineral Strategy Group (AMSG), emphasizes the need for economic independence through value addition and local manufacturing.