Table 1.

Factors considered for selecting sample population for survey.

Village Assemblies: majority of villages:- •had to grow cocoa or identify as a cocoa farmer •had the potential to show leadership and sustain motivation •had the potential to expand outside of the Village Assembly •complement existing projects on the ground •were a balance between villages with good transport access and those in more remote places •were a good balance between communities that have and have not received support •did not duplicate other projects •had the potential for diversification •were secure in farm ownership •had good geographic spread