Asociatividad para la comercialización de cacao de los pequeños productores del recinto Aguacate de Pise, cantón Valencia-provincia de Los Ríos

Abstract

Cocoa, in Ecuador continues to be a source of economic resources and generating work. The province of Los Ríos is the main territory that produces cocoa, especially because of the contribution of small producers who, despite not having enough support from state agencies, this product continues to maintain its main economic activity. The study, on the issue of production and commercialization of cocoa through associativity was carried out, to determine if there are vital factors so that they can act in an associated manner, the small producers of the Aguacate de Pise site and envision a better future, through the increase in the price of cocoa. Through the calculation of a forecast that covers a decade, it can be said that the price of cocoa for the small producer and the production of Ecuador, will continue to increase during the next decade. This will allow the producers to continue conserving the plantations and for Ecuador to remain as one of the main producers of cocoa.