In an effort to improve the living conditions of cocoa farmers and their families, it’s launching the TRECC program. TRECC, which stands for “TRansforming Education in Cocoa Communities”, is a comprehensive, systemic approach to achieving sustainable social and economic change in the region. TRECC is a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action.
Ivory Coast is by far the world’s largest producer of cocoa, accounting for nearly 40 percent of global production. The country is experiencing continuing economic growth, yet poverty and a lack of education are pervasive problems.