The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have announced that Ghana will host the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting from March 16 to 18, 2027.

The event is expected to bring together leaders from across the global cocoa and chocolate industry, including governments, cocoa and chocolate companies, farmer organisations, civil society groups, financial institutions and international development partners.

The meeting will focus on key challenges facing the cocoa sector, including climate resilience, crop disease, farmer livelihoods, supply security and long-term sustainability.

The 2027 edition will be held under the theme, “From Origin to Global Resilience,” highlighting the role of cocoa-producing countries and farming communities in shaping the future of the global cocoa economy.

As part of the event, COCOBOD will also host a special commemorative programme to mark its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of contribution to Ghana’s cocoa sector and the global cocoa industry.

President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Chris Vincent, said hosting the meeting in Ghana reflects the importance of holding global cocoa discussions in major producing countries.

“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,” he said.

He added that the meeting will provide an opportunity for governments, industry players and development partners to align on practical solutions to challenges confronting the cocoa sector.

Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr Randy Abbey, described the announcement as a reflection of the longstanding partnership between COCOBOD and the World Cocoa Foundation.

“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,” he stated.

The Partnership Meeting is expected to attract senior international stakeholders and serve as a major platform for discussions on sustainable cocoa production, trade and rural development.