Alex Assanvo

“Industrialization is not an act of charity; it is an act of will.” ✊🏾As @AlexAssanvo, Executive Secretary of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative, reminded us at the #AfricaTradeSummit2026, that cocoa must be treated as a strategic commodity, from farmgate ➡️ factory ➡️ global market. When cocoa-producing countries speak with one voice, the global market listens. 🍫 #Cocoa #AgroIndustrialization #EconomicDiplomacy #AfricaRising

🇨🇮🤝🇬🇭 Côte d’Ivoire & Ghana, under the @CIGCICocoa, have concluded a 3-day Technical Workshop in Accra (5-7 November 2025) to strengthen regional coordination in tackling the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD). @AlexAssanvo emphasized that ''A united, science-driven approach is key to safeguarding cocoa’s future.'' 🍫🌱 #Cocoa #CSSVD #Sustainability #CIGCI

Today at @FAO Committee on world Food Securty, I presented the @CIGhCocoa and its members countries Côte d’Ivoire & Ghana ambition to achieve Living Income for #cocoa farmers. Data’s and collaborations are needed to build a level playing field and agreed minimum income thresholds

Today, as we celebrate World Food Day, we also celebrate cocoa’s unique journey, from the hands of our skilled producers to the delight of consumers around the world. A reminder that good food doesn’t just nourish, it connects us all. #CocoaLife #CIGCI #WorldFoodDay #October16 @AlexAssanvo

Merci SEM @AOuattara_PRCI pour cette annonce du prix du kg de cacao à 2 800 F CFA et celui du café à 1 700 F CFA. Un record et une décision qui traduit votre engagement constant à placer les producteurs au cœur de votre politique. #cacao

🌎CIGCI at ECA Forum 2025: Executive Secretary Highlights Cocoa Sector Priorities. Our Executive Secretary @AlexAssanvo is currently participating in the ECA Forum 2025 in Malta. Yesterday, Wednesday, 17 September 2025, he joined the Opening Panel on “Setting the scene: the cocoa industry in 2025 – and beyond”, where he where he stressed the importance of meaningful collaboration and concrete action to tackle current challenges and move toward a more sustainable future for cocoa." He was accompanied by @tawiahak Technical Manager at Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana Cocoa Initiative. The Forum brings together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in the cocoa sector.

My deepest condolences to His Excellency President @JDMahama, the Government of Ghana , and most importantly the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the military helicopter crash. May their souls rest in peace. Truly a sad day!

Productive meeting with Foreign Minister Hon. @S_OkudzetoAblak discussing cocoa and its role for Africa economic diplomacy.

J’ai été fier d’assister à cette cérémonie en compagnie du CEO du @ghcocobod afin de soutenir et féliciter les autorités ivoiriennes et l’ensemble des partenaires pour cette réalisation stratégique. 👏 @conseilkfekko @ghcocobod

On 10 June, H.E. @AlexAssanvo met with H.E. @MeneWamkele, @AfCFTA Secretary-General, in Accra. The discussion centered on cocoa’s role as a strategic commodity to boost value addition & local consumption across Africa. #CIGCI #AfCFTA #Cocoa #TradeAfrica

@sidiouldtah @AfDB_Group Congratulations my dear @sidiouldtah

Congratulations et félicitations cher frère @sidiouldtah c’est le début de belles choses. May god protect your new challenge and wishing you all the best.

Today I paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. @EricOpokuMP. We had a great exchange on the global #cocoa economy and the vision for the sector, with the combined efforts of the sector ministries and the Ghana Cocobod @ghcocobod

Eid Mubarak! Wishing you all joy, peace and happiness on this special day @CIGhCocoa

Ghana is 68 years today!. Happy Independence Day

Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 & Ghana 🇬🇭 together @CIGhCocoa

Agenda du Chef de l’État du mercredi 5 mars 2025 : 12 h : Entretien avec le Président de la République du Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, suivi d'un point de presse

COCOBOD CE, Dr. Ransford A. Abbey, met with CCC’s Director-General to reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to the Cocoa Initiative. Discussions focused on market strategy & joint research, tackling Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus. #CocoaPartnership

Today in Abidjan, Our Executive Secretary, H.E. @AlexAssanvo joined a key meeting between Mr. Koné Brahima Yves, Director General of @conseilkfekko & Dr. Ransford Abbey, Chief Executive of @ghcocobod to strengthen collaboration. As top cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 & Ghana🇬🇭 reaffirmed their commitment to sustainability, innovation & farmer prosperity. The future of cocoa is built together! #FarmerProsperity #CIGhCocoa #CocoaPartnership #Collaboration