The 2027 WCF Partnership Meeting is heading to Accra.
Accra, Ghana – 21 May 2026 – The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) today announced that Ghana will host the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2027 from 16–18 March 2027, bringing together leaders from across the global cocoa and chocolate sector at a pivotal moment for the future of cocoa.
Taking place in one of the world’s leading cocoa-producing countries, the Partnership Meeting will convene representatives from governments, cocoa and chocolate companies, farmer organisations, civil society, financial institutions and international partners to address some of the sector’s most pressing challenges and opportunities - including climate resilience, crop disease, farmer livelihoods, supply security and long-term sustainability.
Held under the theme From Origin to Global Resilience, the 2027 Partnership Meeting will focus on the critical role of producing countries and farming communities in shaping the future resilience of the global cocoa economy and advancing stronger collaboration across the cocoa value chain.
Alongside the Partnership Meeting, COCOBOD will host a special commemorative event as part of its 80th anniversary programme, recognising eight decades of contribution to Ghana’s cocoa sector and the wider global cocoa economy.
Hosting the Partnership Meeting in Ghana reflects the importance of convening global sector discussions in origin countries and strengthening dialogue and collaboration between producing and consuming markets at a time of significant change for the cocoa sector.
Chris Vincent, President of the World Cocoa Foundation, said: “The WCF Partnership Meeting is the leading global forum for collaboration across the cocoa value chain. Bringing the meeting to Ghana in 2027 reflects the importance of convening these conversations in a major cocoa-producing country and close to the farming communities at the heart of the sector.
At a time when the cocoa sector is facing significant challenges - from disease, climate pressures and supply disruption to farmer incomes and long-term resilience - the Partnership Meeting will provide an important opportunity for governments, industry and partners to align around practical solutions and stronger collective action for the future of cocoa.”
“This announcement reflects the longstanding partnership between COCOBOD and the World Cocoa Foundation, and our shared commitment to supporting the future of cocoa,” said Dr. Randy Abbey, Chief Executive, COCOBOD. “As COCOBOD marks 80 years of service to Ghana’s cocoa sector, we are pleased to welcome the global cocoa community to Ghana for discussions focused on resilience, sustainability and the future of cocoa farming communities.”
The Partnership Meeting is expected to attract senior international stakeholders from across the cocoa value chain and wider sustainability ecosystem, creating an important platform for dialogue on the future of sustainable cocoa, trade and rural development.
Further details, including programme highlights and venue information, will be announced in the coming months on the World Cocoa Foundation website
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About the World Cocoa Foundation
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) represents more than 80% of the global cocoa market, bringing together cocoa and chocolate companies, farmer cooperatives, governments and partners to advance a more sustainable and resilient cocoa sector. Through collective action and collaboration, WCF works to improve farmer livelihoods, strengthen cocoa-growing communities and help support the long-term future of cocoa.
About COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is the statutory institution responsible for the regulation, promotion and sustainable development of Ghana’s cocoa sector. For 80 years, COCOBOD has played a central role in supporting cocoa farmers, maintaining quality standards and contributing to Ghana’s position as one of the world’s leading cocoa-producing countries. Through collaboration across government, industry and farming communities, COCOBOD works to support a resilient and sustainable cocoa sector for Ghana and the global market.
Media Contacts:
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