2101. Africa Increases Control over Natural Resources
- Author:
- Jędrzej Czerep
- Publication Date:
- 11-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Polish Institute of International Affairs
- Abstract:
- From October this year, new rules on the sale of cocoa beans entered into force, agreed between Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana—the crop’s two largest producers in the world—to ensure a profit for farmers. The agreement is an example of a departure from the raw material export model that is unfavourable to African producer countries. This change should increase the stability of African states. These processes will require a revision of the European business approach to Africa and the EU’s trade policy towards the continent.
- Topic:
- Agriculture, Natural Resources, European Union, Business, Exports, and Trade
- Political Geography:
- Africa, Europe, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire