How were the initial ICVB Members chosen?
The original NGO representatives were selected by Verité following an open nominating process, a series of interviews with dozens of cocoa sector representatives and with the input of those present at the December 2007 NGO-Industry Consultative Meeting. Producer country representatives are appointed by their respective governments and industry representatives were selected by their respective sector. Future NGO representatives on the board will be selected by the current members of the NGO caucus.