United Nations – The remote island of Sao Tome used to be the largest exporter of cocoa. But in the 1990s, prices of cocoa dropped and the industry crashed. Due to worldwide demand for organic food, the island is once again becoming famous for its chocolate.
UN in Action: Episode #1525
Script (Pdf): www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1525escript.pdf
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