Indigenous and mestizo cacao producers in the ecuadorian province of zamora chinchipe experience poor living standards and high unemployment related to the low prices they receive for cacao

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
EC456
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$285,668

Award facts

Assistance listing
85.750 IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs
Completion date
Place of performance
Ecuador

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Description

Our grantee asociación DE producción DE cacao Y derivados aromas DEL SUR (ASOPROMAS) will partner with local and national governments to add value to the cacao produced in participant communities by manufacturing new chocolate products for local and international markets, raising producers' incomes. ASOPROMAS will also work with its member producers to improve productivity and enhance the quality of ecuadorian fine aroma cacao and the chocolate products processed from IT. Finally, ASOPROMAS will train participants on women's rights and contributions to cacao production and facilitate women's productivity in cacao production through the provision of appropriate tools; and generate social, environmental, and economic stability for participants and the province through environmental conservation and job creation.

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Who received award EC456?

EC456 was awarded to Asociacion De Produccion De Cacao Y Derivados Aromas Del SUR Asopromas by Inter-American Foundation (Executive Office of the President) on April 7, 2023.

How much is award EC456 worth?

$285,668 has been obligated on EC456.

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