Living income – the role of transparency and traceability. Moderated by Centre for Economic Transformation.

With speakers:

• Mike Russell (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
• Isa Miralles (FairFood)
• Niek Uitentuis (Fair chain)

And more speakers soon to be announced!

The world of international trade is experiencing a surge in technological development, among which traceability- and transparency enhancing technologies are an important one. They can provide consumers with the confidence that their higher paid prices actually end up with the producers of their chocolate. They can reduce transaction costs in the supply chain. And ultimately hold actors in the cocoa industry accountable for their actions. But is this perhaps a romanticized depiction or is this really the silver bullet? In this session, we will hear the experts talk about the opportunities and challenges of these developments, and identify the myths and the truths that revolve around them.

Chocolate for Everyone week 15 to 17 December 2021.

This event is part of the Chocolate for Everyone week from 15-17 December 2021 organized by the Centre for Economic Transformations* from the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. During this week we zoom in on the big question: how can we close the living income gap in the cacao industry? Several panel discussions are organized with stakeholders from the industry to shed light on different pathways how we could close this income gap. We will look at the role of transparency, biodiversity and close the week with exploring different perspectives what should be done to create only fair and sustainable chocolate bars.

Wednesday December 15th

14:00 – 15:30 pm Panel discussion - Going beyond a living income: the role of biodiversity and natural capital.

Thursday December 16th

11:00 – 13:00 pm Living income hackathon (student only)

15:00 – 16:30 pm Panel discussion - Living income: the role of transparency and traceability

Friday December 17th

13:00 – 14:30 pm Panel discussion - Living income: what are the different pathways to close the living income gap?

15:00 – 16:00 pm Living income pitch competition

16:00 – 17:00 pm Online networking event

What is the Centre for Economic Transformation?

The Centre for Economic Transformation (CET) offers a platform where new ideas on economics take shape in practice-oriented research and education. We work together with business community, social organizations and governments on economic issues that affect society, both nationally and internationally, because we are all connected within one singular large system. More information about us can be found here.

*The programme has been adjusted due to covid-19. We hope to organize the 'Chocolate for Everyone' week in person next year in 2022.