Seven Million Côte D'Ivoirians Earn Their Living in the Cocoa

question 16

Multiple Choice

Seven million Côte d'Ivoirians earn their living in the cocoa and coffee farming industry. How much of the profits reaped from this industry go to the farmers themselves?

• A) Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire receive a significant part of the profits.
• B) Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire are included in a profit-sharing plan with Archer Daniels Midland.
• C) Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire receive only a tiny fraction of the profits.
• D) Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire receive nearly all of the profits.

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