Extinguishing Ownership by Monopsony: The Unconstitutional Displacement of Ghana’s Cocoa Farmers’ Property Rights
Ghana’s nearly one million cocoa farmers sustain a vital industry. As the world’s second-largest producer after Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana’s cocoa sector supports over a million farm households and millions of jobs across farming, transport, processing, and export logistics. Yet the sector is under strain. In early 2026, after a sharp downturn in global cocoa prices, the Government of Ghana reduced the farm-gate price paid to farmers by approximately 29%. This decision triggered protests, demands for...
