SHEA GETS GREENER - Development of a shea butter supply chain with high environmental and social added value to create jobs and large-scale sales for artisanal producers
Main goals
Integrate 5,400 artisanal shea collectors and producers in Côte d'Ivoire and Mali into a long-term business relationship with Savannah Fruits Company, which generates real income opportunities for shea collectors and producers and is accompanied by the dissemination of organic farming practices and production equipment that reduce the social and environmental externalities of the activity
Beneficiaries
- 4000 women shea collectors
- 1400 women shea butter producers
- 7 shea butter production centers
- 2 shea kernel production centers
Results
R1. Organization and consolidation of organization's network of women shea producers (PO) that supply the SFC company
R2. Development of shea production capacities of partner POs and reduction of environmental impacts of post-harvest and butter extraction processes
R3. Development and certification of production practices in organic shea farming
Activities
A1. Identification and diagnosis of partner organizations of women shea producers in Ivory Coast and Mali. The diagnostic work will focus on: the functioning and structuring of the cooperatives; the installed production practices and capacities; the existing and potential organic shea resources.
A2. Support and training of women shea producers' organizations to strengthen their structuring and functioning, particularly with regard to marketing management and the management of collective production equipment.
A3. Installation or improvement of 7 shea butter production centers to increase production capacity, improve working conditions for operators and reduce environmental impacts.
A4. Installation of 3 post-harvest processing centers for the production of shea kernels to improve the quality and traceability of the kernels, as well as to improve the working conditions of the operators and reduce the environmental impact.
A5. Training and support in the use of the installed production equipment, in the organization of work and in good production practices at the treatment and production centres.
A6. Support for certification and training in organic shea production.
The project is supported by the USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub
Related people
Benjamin Garnier
Agricultural Engineer, specialised in "quality of the environment and resources management", from the French National School of Agricultural Science and Engineering of Toulouse (INP ENSAT). He brings his expertise in feasibility studies for investment funds, agricultural markets studies and analysis of value chains
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Caroline Bassono
She graduated from the agronomy school of Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest, specialized in Plant Science and Productions - Agrosystems Engineering. She brings her expertise in the development of sustainable farming systems, the support of producers in improving their practices, the creation of training materials on production and post-harvest techniques (sesame) and agroecology
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François Griffon
Holder of a Master's degree in "Sustainable Farming and Agri-food Systems in the South", specialised in "Markets, Organization, Quality and Services" from Montpellier SupAgro - Institut des Régions Chaudes (IRC), he brings his expertise in sector and value chain analysis, market studies, quality management and farmers' organisations services and support
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Jules-Dorgeles Gomeu
Holder of an engineering degree in management of mining, oil and energy activities, he brings his expertise in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities implemented by Nitidae in the shea processing sectors, cassava and cashew nuts, with particular expertise in supporting cooperatives and agri-food industrial units. With significant experience in managing projects on the processing of cassava, shea and cashew nuts financed by national and international institutions such as FIRCA, USAID and AFD, the Rho Alpes Region, he enjoys an ability to effectively coordinate teams, manage administrative and financial aspects, as well as cultivate fruitful relationships with partners and stakeholders. His solid academic background in engineering and project management complements his profile, allowing him to approach complex challenges with a holistic and strategic approach."
Abel Dègnimon Sogbegnon
Holder of a Master's degree in energy and electrical engineering (2IE, Ouagadougou) and a Master's degree in Science and technology with a physics option (UAC, Benin). Abel joined the Nitidae team in 2020 on the Agrovalor project and subsequently worked on the Shea gets greener project. He has expertise in agri-food production processes, drying technologies and energy recovery from waste (biomass) thermally (Gasification/Pyrolysis) in West Africa. It works in close partnership with local workshops and entrepreneurs in a skills transfer approach.
Bakary Tanko Soro
He holds a boilermaking technician diploma. He worked at Sitab as well as Agefop. In June 2019, he joined the Agrovalor Project as an intern. In February 2020, he was hired as a Local Technician on the Agrovalor project before joining the Shea Gets Greener project team. He is now based in Yamoussoukro in the Energy division.
Jean Stanislas Niamien Kouadio
Holder of an engineering degree in agronomic techniques, agroforestry option and specialist in organic certifications, he joined the Côte d'Ivoire team in May 2022 as technical manager for certifications and support to the shea farmers' organizations of the "Shea Gets Greener" project. He is based in Adzopé.
Naminata Felemou
With a degree in Business Law from the Free University of Guinea, she worked at AAK/Côte d'Ivoire for 18 months as a Field Facilitator on the Kolo Nafaso project. She joined Nitidae in February 2022 as a facilitator/trainer on the Shea Gets Greener project, before joining the Dabakala team where she serves as a facilitator on the Mooshew project.
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