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Standard of living and working conditions
Members shall give consideration to improving the standard of living and working conditions of populations engaged in the cocoa sector, consistent with their stage of development, bearing in mind internationally recognised principles and applicable ILO standards. Furthermore, Members agree that labour standards shall not be used for protectionist trade purposes.
Sustainable cocoa economy
1. Members shall make all necessary efforts to accomplish a sustainable cocoa economy, taking into account the sustainable development principles and objectives contained, inter alia, in the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and in Agenda 21 adopted in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, the United Nations Millennium Declaration adopted in New York in 2000, the Report of the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002, the 2002 Monterrey Consensus on Financing for Development, and the 2001 Ministerial Declaration on the Doha Development Agenda. 2. The Organization shall, upon request, assist Members to fulfil their goals in the development of a sustainable cocoa economy in accordance with Article 1, paragraph (e) and Article 2, paragraph 14. 3. The Organization shall serve as a focal point for a permanent dialogue amongst stakeholders as appropriate to foster the development of a sustainable cocoa economy. 4. The Organization shall encourage cooperation between Members through activities which help to ensure a sustainable cocoa economy. 5. The Council shall adopt and periodically review programmes and projects related to a sustainable cocoa economy and in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article. 6. The Organization shall actively seek the assistance and support of multilateral and bilateral donors for the execution of programmes, projects and activities aimed at achieving a sustainable cocoa economy.
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