Sustainable North Amazonian Cocoa

Sustainable North Amazonian Cacao is an initiative implemented by APPCACAO with the support of the Swiss Cooperation Agency (SECO) through the SeCompetitivo program in the regions of Piura, San Martín, Amazonas, and Tumbes. It was implemented between July 2019 and February 2022, with a total budget of USD 1,852,300, including a national counterpart of USD 902,300. The project strengthened the competitiveness and sustainability of organic cacao through technical assistance, cadmium mitigation, agroforestry systems, access to international markets, and improved cooperative management. It directly benefited more than 2,000 producers organized into 10 cooperatives, also promoting financial education and the inclusion of youth and women.