VOICED : ICoast hopes new schools can cut child labour in cocoa sector

The video discusses the efforts in Ivory Coast to combat child labor in cocoa plantations by implementing a €20 million education action plan. This initiative has led to the opening of new schools and renovation of classrooms, aiming to keep children in school and out of the fields. The video highlights the positive impact of education on reducing child labor and changing family attitudes. It also touches on the legal consequences of child labor and the hope for a better future for the next generation.

What percentage of the global cocoa market is produced by Ivory Coast?

• 25%

• 55%

• 35%

• 45%

What is one of the main goals of the €20 million education action plan in Ivory Coast?

• To increase cocoa production

• To promote tourism

• To eliminate child labor

• To improve transportation infrastructure

Which organization is mentioned as promoting child rights in rural areas?

• World Health Organization

• International Cocoa Initiative

• World Bank

• United Nations

What are some of the tasks children perform on cocoa plantations?

• Teaching in schools

• Managing cocoa exports

• Cutting down trees and spraying pesticides

• Driving tractors

What change in attitude is observed among families due to the education initiatives?

• Families are sending more children to work in fields

• Families are prioritizing education over fieldwork for children

• Families are moving to urban areas

• Families are investing in new farming techniques