Title:
FORMAL SOCIAL CONTROL AND OBSTACLES TO THE FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD IN THE MARKETING OF CASHEWS IN THE PRODUCTION ZONES OF BONDOUKOU AND BOUNA (RCI)

Authors:
Dr. Kouassi Konan Jean-Claude, Ivory Coast

Abstract:
This study aims to determine the obstacles to the fight against fraud in the marketing of cashew nuts in the production zones of Bondoukou and Bouna through formal social control. It is based on a field survey carried out with 50 individuals chosen using the purposive sampling method. The data collected was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The theory of imprecision of Stéphane Bernatchez and the theory of moral sentiments of Adam Smith made it possible to understand the object of study. The hypotheses tested are verified because in terms of results, it appears that the imprecision of certain main texts regulating the internal and external marketing of raw cashew nuts; the weak collaboration between the form of formal Social Control and that of informal Social Control implemented expressed by the fact that populations denounce situations of fraud less, protect certain fraudsters; and the actors who maintain silence on cases of fraud; the complicity between the actors, then the fear of reprisals hinders the fight against fraud. Ivorian leaders would therefore benefit from proposing a clear text relating to non-compliance with the purchase price of raw cashew nuts set for marketing campaigns and raising awareness among the population about reporting fraud to formal social control authorities.