According to the ODI's blog, there should now be a shift from asking why should we harness core business for development to how. The how is what the NBMST seeks to answer and put into practice through its four pilot value chain project.
The BBC recently reported that Cocoa prices have hit a high in London - £1,820 per tonne - the highest price paid for cocoa since 1985. All this in the context of a downturn. The article mentions fears about falling production in parts of Africa, which could drive the price even higher.
How can small-holders be included in routes to market that capitalise on this boom?
