SHEAPES - Assessing impacts of the Shea Gets Greener project and build up a Qualification system for Environmental & Social performances
Partners
Main goals
Implementation of a rating system for the environmental and social performance of Producers Organizations of Kernels and Shea Butter who are partners of SFC
Specific objectives
SO1. Completion of the impact study of the Shea Gets Greener project
SO2. Creation of a standard for measuring and monitoring the environmental and social performance of POs SFC partners as part of the Shea Gets Greener project
SO3. Integration of the standard developed within the SFC infrastructure
Beneficiaries
- 16 Kernels and Shea Butter Producers Organizations
- The Savannah Fruit Company
Results
R1. A standard adapted to the rating of the environmental and social performance of shea POs is created, based on the monitoring of the partner cooperatives of the Shea Gets Greener project
R2. The impacts of the Shea Gets Greener project on the environmental and social plans of partner POs are assessed
R3. SFC integrates the performance rating standard within its commercial infrastructure
Activities
A1. Definition of concept
A2. Baseline assessment
A3. Creation of reference documents and tools
A4. Monitoring, impact assessment and handover
Related people
Julia Artigas Sancho
Process engineer and holder of a European MsC in Renewable energies, she works on energy-related issues in African industry, since 2016. Process optimization and agri-waste-to-energy systems are her main expertise areas: appropriate technologies, training on operation and maintenance, biofuels…
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Marie Nourtier
PhD in Forest sciences conducted at INRA Avignon, EMMAH research lab, she brings her expertise in forest ecology, support for REDD+ mechanism and carbon accounting, Environmental and social impact assessment of projects, project management and supervision of technical work
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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 Rhône-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.
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