CACAONET

CacaoNet's overall goal is to optimize the conservation and use of cacao genetic resources, as the foundation of a sustainable cocoa economy (from farmers through research to consumers), by coordinating and strengthening the conservation and related research efforts of a worldwide network of public and private sector stakeholders. A priority for CacaoNet is to review existing information, and to facilitate where necessary the collecting of new characterization/evaluation data for these collections, in order to identify priorities for long-term conservation and utilization. The importance of information management was stressed at several occasions including the importance for high quality data and correct labelling. CacaoNet brings together national and international players in both public and private sectors. It was also foreseen that CacaoNet would create mechanisms and structures that facilitate funding opportunities to be used for the support to conserving and utilizing cacao..

Primary location: Rome Italy