During the start-up implementation phase, the BCI geographical focus is on four regions: Brazil, India, Pakistan and West & Central Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Senegal, Togo). These regions include a diversity of climatic conditions, farm sizes, agricultural practices and environmental and social impacts. BCI will also provide access to materials, tools and guidelines that will enable any country to grow Better Cotton. Please refer to the Progress and Resources section for more detailed information.

 

Building on robust farm level and supply chain data, and strong monitoring, evaluation and learning mechanisms, the entire Better Cotton System will be externally reviewed at the end of 2012 to evaluate whether it has delivered the desired results and impacts. The BCI wants to learn from 3 years of implementation to be able to make any necessary adjustments to improve both the Better Cotton System, and the way the initiative works.

last update: 9 July 2010