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2016 Regional Symposium: Next Generation of Cocoa Research for West and Central Africa

Program and Book of Abstracts

Seguine Keynote Speech - Chocolate Experience

Day 1 Presentation - AfDB - Kanu

Day 1 Presentation - CRIN - Akroda

Day 1 Presentation - SED Consult - Owusu-Amankwah

Day 2 Presentation - CCAFS - Asten, et al

Day 2 Presentation - CRIN - Adedeji, et al

Day 2 Presentation - CRIN - Olasupo, et al

Day 2 Presentation - CRIN - Oloyede, et al

Day 2 Presentation - IITA - Abdulai, et al

Day 2 Presentation - IITA - Asare, et al

Day 2 Presentation - IITA - Bhattacharjee

Day 2 Presentation - IITA - Sonwa, et al

Day 2 Presentation - Nestle - Tapi

Day 2 Presentation - University of Florida - Kolawale, et al

Day 2 Presentation - WAC - Diby, et al

Day 2 Presentation - WAC - Kahia, et al

Day 2 Presentation - WAC - N'zi, et al

Day 3 Presentation - CICC - Messanga

Day 3 Presentation - CRIG - Opoku

Day 3 Presentation - CRIN - Agbongiarhuoyi, et al

Day 3 Presentation - CRIN - Famuyiwa, et al

Day 3 Presentation - IITA

Day 3 Presentation - IITA - Geitzenauer, et al

Day 3 Presentation - IITA - Hanna, et al

Day 3 Presentation - Mondelez - Kumah, et al

Day 3 Presentation - NEPC - Awolowo

Day 3 Presentation - WAC - Kouame

Opening Ceremony

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Empowered Communities

Cocoa Livelihoods Program Reports

CLP I Evaluation & CLP II Baseline - Résummé Exécutif - July 2014 (Français)

CLP I Impact Analysis - September 2012

CLP II Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Annual Report - 2014

CLP II Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Annual Report - 2015

CLP II Walmart Foundation Annual Report - 2015

CLP II Walmart Foundation Interim Report - 2015

CLP II Walmart Foundation Interim Report - 2016

The Gender and Cocoa Livelihood Toolbox - December 2014

CLP I Evaluation & CLP II Baseline - Executive Summary - July 2014 (English)

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African Cocoa Initiative Phase I

ACI I Input Coverage Assessment - Ghana - September 2012

ACI I Input Coverage Assessment - Nigeria - October 2012

ACI Final Report

ACI Final Report - Success Stories

ACI Final Report - Ghana Harmonized Extension Training Manuals

ACI Final Report - Nigeria Harmonized Extension Training Manuals

ACI Final Report - African Cocoa Breeder's Working Group Final Technical Report

ACI Final Report - Sub-Regional Workshop on Soil Fertility Management Report

ACI Final Report - USAID Assessment of Land Tenure-Related Constraints to Cocoa Productivity in Ghana (Rapid Assessment)

ACI Final Report - Learnings Report

ACI I Input Coverage Assessment - Côte d'Ivoire - October 2012 (Français)

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Third Annual Breeders Group Meeting, Guayaquil, September 8-9, 2016

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Breeding for Drought Resistance in Cacao - D. Ahnert

The Age of Chocolate - J. Richardson [Spanish]

Historia Natural de Plantas Tropicales - J. Richardson [Spanish]

Nuevas tecnologías para mitigar el cambio climático - P. Courtel [Spanish]

Tecnología para mejorar la vida de agricultores - A. Camacho [Spanish]

WCF Climate Smart Cocoa - E. Budiansky

Catación De Cacao - J. Quiroz [Spanish]

Incorporar el análisis sensorial al programa de mejoramiento del cacao - J.C. Jiménez [Spanish]

CATIE´s Breeding strategy for selecting cacao varieties with durable resistance to diseases - W. Phillips

Cambio Climático y Mejoramiento Genético - J. Calle [Spanish]

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Third Annual Seminar on Cocoa in the Americas, Guayaquil, September 5-6, 2016. Theme: Fine Flavor and Quality

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Cacao en Ecuador - J. Villacis [Spanish]

Cacao en Ecuador - R. Granja

The Future of Fine Flavor Cacao - V. Zeller

Celebrando el Sabor y Aroma Ecuatoriano y su Mapeo Organoléptico - J. Amaya [Spanish]

Cadmium in Cacao Plantations: The Role of Science in Alleviating the Problem - E. Chavez

Mitigation of Cadmium Bioaccumulation in Theobromacacao - P. Umaharan

Elements of a Harmonized International Standard for Cocoa Flavour Assessment – A Proposal for Further Consultation - D. Sukha

Cocoa Sensory Sample Processing Standard Methods Published - E. Seguine

Highlights from LWR Training Workshop on Cocoa Quality Standards and Quality Management - J. Wiegel and D. Sukha

Fine Flavor Cocoa in Japan - Y. Doi

Field Trip Presentation: Potencial Genético de los Materiales de Cacao del INIAP - J. Quiroz [Spanish]

Introduction and the Global Market - V. Thirukonda

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Second Annual Seminar on Cocoa in the Americas, San Salvador, September 7 – 8, 2015. Theme: Fine Flavor & Quality

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Using Digital Image Analysis to Evaluate Disease Resistance - Alina Campbell

Climate Change & Cacao: Example from the Caribbean - Aidan Farrell

WCF-USDA Cocoa Borlaug Fellowship Program - Ben Brennan

Adapting to Climate Change: The Role of Genetic Diversity and its Conservation (1/2) - Brigitte Laliberte

Conclusion and Next Steps (2/2) - Brigitte Laliberte

Environmentally Conscious and Efficient Cacao Production Using High Technology - Juan Calle Bellido [Spanish]

Perspectives from the Industry in Relation to the Concerns of Climate Change - Rodrigo Arias [Spanish]

Environmentally Sustainable Cacao as a Source of Economic Development - Santos Hernandez [Spanish]

Bioprospecting of Criollo Cacao in El Salvador: The Enriching Discovery of Pre-Hispanic Cacao Domestication in Mesoamerica - Vianney de Abrego [Spanish]

The Impact of Climate Change on Cacao Diseases (1/4) - Wilbert Phillips [Spanish]

Genetic Diversity of Moniliophthora Roreri in Tropical America (2/4) - Wilbert Phillips 2

Screening Methodology for Black Pod Resistance in Cacao (3/4) - Wilbert Phillips

Screening Methodology for Frosty Pod Resistance in Cacao (4/4) - Wilbert Phillips

Breeding for Drought Resistance in Cacao - Paul Hadley

New Insight Into Black Pod Disease of Cacao - Bryan Bailey

Working Group Program

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Second Annual Seminar on Cocoa in the Americas, San Salvador, September 7 – 8, 2015. Theme: Theme: Fine Flavor & Quality

Lessons from the Coffee Sector on Quality Standards & Applicability to Cocoa - R. Peyser

Innovations in Quality Control & Product Differentiation - V. Abrego [Spanish]

Innovations in Quality Control & Product Differentiation - J.C. Arroyave [Spanish]

The Role of Genetic Diversity & Genetic Resource Conservation - B. Laliberté

Building Capacity along the Value Chain - H. Theyer [Spanish]

Industry Roundtable – Perspectives on Fine Flavor & Quality - A. Steiner

Industry Roundtable – Perspectives on Fine Flavor & Quality - E. Reyes [Spanish]

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