Ghana: GSA, ‘Invest for Jobs’ launch €1.15 million initiative to improve shea production

The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) and ‘Invest for Jobs’, an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, today, officially launched a two-year project at an event in Tamale, northern Ghana. The project - “Improving Women Shea Collectors’ Capacity,” seeks to promote investment in the shea value chain in Ghana. It will benefit about 30,000 women through training, job creation and investments. The project – a public-private partnership - has an objective to improve the capacity of women shea collectors in Ghana and boost profitability of the sector. It will also help remove any identified investment barriers through improving product quality, facilitating direct sourcing, and further developing other public-private partnerships. “The Global Shea Alliance represents a strategic partner in its leading role and effort to drive a more profitable shea industry. The partnerships will foster investments, overcome related challenges, and create ...