Julien Gonnet
Project Manager, Nitidæ
Project Manager, Nitidæ
Biography
Articles
Blockchain: an opportunity to improve the traceability of sustainable cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire
by Julien Gonnet , Ken Lohento and Brad Mulley
Lack of traceability is a major issue in the cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire. The French NGO, Nitidae, believes that blockchain could provide a solution that would fight fraud and promote ethical production. With the support of CTA and blockchain specialists, Gaiachain, Nitidae carried out a project, from February 2019 to April 2020, with a cooperative in the Mé region of Côte d’Ivoire to develop and test a blockchain traceability application. Here is an initial assessment of the ‘Cocoblock’ experience.
Read MoreThe creativity and passion of the private sector
by Julien Gonnet and Stephanou Su Kahumbu
The private sector is well placed to contribute to the agricultural sector through its creativity and passion in partnership with other players in the sector.
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