LA COMPETITIVIDAD Y SOSTENIBILIDAD EN LAS EXPORTACIONES DE CACAO. UN ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO DE LOS CASOS DE ECUADOR Y COSTA DE MARFIL

Abstract

This study was elaborated due to the increase and development of the cocoa sector in the word. I do a comparison between Ecuador and Costa de Marfil for which document are those favorable aspects of Ecuadorian cocoa producers took place, but also to note that shortcomings must be considered for the sustainability of the Ecuadorian cocoa sector. Additionally consider existing expectations for the development of new investment in this sector. Bibliographical sources from different institutes and reliable organizations were reviewed. These data allowed us to evaluate the most representative aspects of competitiveness and sustainability. The results were very favorable, because Ecuador is on track, with great potential for development in the agricultural sector.