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2019 International Shea Conference | Accra, Ghana
Message from the President
From new food markets established in China to GSA registration
of 25 new African cosmetic brands, our membership is expanding
utilization of shea by innovating new products and promoting our
industry in all corners of the globe.
This growth brings tremendous benefits to our producing
communities through sales and income but also new supply
challenges in our leading export production countries.
I’m thrilled to see our members rising to the occasion by investing
in Africa and improving availability of kernels and butter. We are
building new factories, upgrading production, training women’s groups, constructing warehouses,
planting trees, and establishing more robust supply chain infrastructure in Nigeria and Ivory Coast. These
efforts deliver benefits to more sourcing communities in Africa and also ensure our continued ability to
compete and expand in global markets.
Our alliance continues to lead the way to convene our membership and drive transformational initiatives in
promotion and supply sustainability. We have now established 40 public private partnerships, representing
$37 million USD in investment in sustainability to empower women collectors and protect shea parklands
across West Africa. Please read the outcomes of the initiatives well documented in our annual report.
Our membership continues to expand and support these initiatives. We added 55 new members and
our community now stands at 500 strong. I’m also very pleased to report that we added 23 new GSA
Sustainability Partners and now have 123 members implementing our program in Africa. All GSA members
can play a role in sustainability and we encourage you to join our efforts.
Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Joseph Funt for his nearly 7 years of achievements at the secretariat and we
are thrilled to welcome Mr. Aaron Adu and Ms. Olawunmi Osholake as they take lead in coordinating our
activities and achieving our mission.
Here’s to another successful year at GSA.
Badiè Marico
President, Global Shea Alliance
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Shea Industry Update
According to a study by LMC International, shea exports have increased from 50,000 MT to more than
350,000 MT annually over the last 20 years. The growth is due to increased utilization of shea in global food
and cosmetic markets. The increased exports are delivering every year 200 million USD in direct and indirect
income for shea producing communities.
Job Creation for Women
Income Creation in Producing Countries
Source: LMC International
The full report is available for GSA members on demand
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership Overview
OVERVIEW
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benefits 3 Exclusive market information
4 Industry and media exposure through GSA publications and events
5 Organizational alignment with industry quality, sustainability and promotion initiatives
6 Opportunities to collaborate on working groups
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9 Discounted access to GSA events
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SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Program Overview
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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quality practices and standards, and demand for shea in food and cosmetics.
A unique worldwide initiative to address the sustainability needs of the shea industry
through consultation with women’s groups, non-profit organizations, international
Program brands and retailers, and suppliers. The program includes guidelines for sustainable
business practices and large-scale development projects.
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projects, ensuring all initiatives meet industry best By becoming a partner, your organization can:
practices. The GSA builds public private partnerships to
Contribute to industry-wide sustainability activities
bring the program to scale.
Design projects and align activities to meet best
Who are the sustainability partners? practices for women's empowerment and
All members are eligible. sustainable supply chains
Learn best practices from international companies
How do I get involved? and a variety of stakeholders
Members become sustainability partners by completing a
registration form, undertaking a project(s), and submitting Collaborate with other sustainability partners
an annual report. Gain recognition in the annual report, website and a
variety of printed and online materials
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Monday, March11
Conference Day 1
07:00 am - 10:00 am Registration and Welcome Coffee
10:00 am - 11:30 am Opening Ceremony
• Arrival of VIP’s and Ghana National Anthem
• Welcome Remarks - Badiè Marico, Global Shea Alliance
• Remarks - Mamatou Djaffo, Madjatom Women’s Group
• Remarks - Paulin Zambelongo, Enhanced Integrated Framework
• Remarks - Lawrence Agyinsam, EXIM Bank Ghana
• Remarks - Kasper Torup-Villadsen, AAK
• Keynote Address - Stephanie S. Sullivan, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana
• Official Opening Ceremony - Alan Kyerematen, Minister of Trade and Industry
11:30 am - 12:00 pm VIP Exhibition Walkthrough
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Lunch Break
01:00 pm - 01:45 pm Moderated Discussion: Expanding Supply to Meet Increasing Demand
Bunge Jean-Arnaud is the Africa Supply Chain Manager for Bunge Loders Croklaan. Jean-Arnaud oversees Shea
Loders Croklaan kernels and butter operations in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Bunge
Jean-Arnaud Janvier Loders Croklaan is a leading global producer and supplier of sustainable premium quality vegetable oils and
fats for the food manufacturing industry.
Fludor Benin Shevaa is a Commercial Executive with over 23 years of experience in supply chain management. He is
K.V. Shevaa presently the commercial director for Fludor Benin S.A (a TGI Group Company).
Shea Radiance Funlayo and her husband co-founded Shea Radiance, a natural beauty brand that uses shea butter as a key
Funlayo Alabi ingredient to solve skin care problems. She believes in the power of economic access and what can happen
when women reach out to lift up other women. Shea Radiance products are sold in Whole Foods Market
and other natural retail stores.
Nuts for Growth Dora is the CEO of Nuts for Growth, a major supplier in the Ghanaian shea industry. She believes that shea is
Dora Torwiseh ‘she’ and as such, women should be the fulcrum of every sustainability concept.
Salid Agriculture Ali is Co-founder of Salid Agriculture Nigeria Ltd, an agricultural commodities company that trades Shea. Ali
Ali Saidu is also the Vice President of National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN).
01:45 pm - 02:45 pm Panel Session 1: Broadening Shea Utilization
Fuji Oil Europe Shea Butter: A High Potential Ingredient for the Food Industry
Bernard Cleenewerck Bernard is the Managing Director of Fuji Oil Europe. He is a chemical engineer by training, working in the oils
and fats business for 35 years. He spent a large part of his career in R&D. He has a strong involvement in the
shea-related business including the set-up of a shea fractionation plant in Techiman (Ghana).
LMC International Demand Trends in the Confectionary Industry
Gerard Stapleton Gerard is the Head of Cocoa and Coffee Research at LMC International. He brings more than 30 years’
experience as an agricultural economist across a range of crops. Gerard is currently undertaking research
to analyse the global markets for chocolate confectionery and the outlook for demand for shea products
in the sector.
Sidley Austin Key Opportunities for Shea Utilization in the United States
Diane McEnroe Diane is a partner at Sidley Austin who has established long standing relationships with domestic and
& international companies in the food, drug, medical device and personal care industries. As a member of the
Deepti Kulkarni Food Drug and Medical Device Regulatory practice, she provides clients strategic counsel on Food and Drug
Administration regulatory questions.
Deepti is a partner in the Food, Drug and Medical Device Regulatory practice at Sidley Austin, where
she counsels clients on a wide range of FDA and USDA regulatory matters, including conventional and
functional foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and animal products, as well as cross-product matters
involving emerging technologies and imports/exports.
Wilmar New Market for Shea in Asia
International Prakash is the General Manager Trading & Specialty Fats Business at Wilmar International Pte Ltd.
Prakash Savadi
Q&A Session
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Monday, March11
Conference Day 1 (Continued)
02:45 pm - 03:15 pm Coffee Break
03:15 pm - 04:30 pm Panel Session 2: Unlocking the Power of Partnerships for Industry Development
Global Shea Alliance Sustainable Shea Initiative Update
Edem Doreen Edem oversees implementation and reporting on GSA’s projects, specifically the Sustainable Shea Initiative,
Asimadu and the broader Sustainability Program.
Forestry Commission Public Private Partnerships for Landscape Restoration
Roselyn Fosuah Roselyn is the Director of the Climate Change Directorate of the Forestry Commission, Ghana and also
Adjei doubles as Ghana’s REDD+ Coordinator. She has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management
from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a MSc in Carbon Management from
the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Madjatom Women’s Collaborating at the Community Level
Group Mamatou is a shea collector and butter processor. She is the president of the Madjatom women’s group from
Mamatou Djaffo Daringa in northern Benin. Madam Djaffo has more than 20 years experience in the shea industry.
PSMP Partnering for Improved Health and Safety for Cooperatives
Felix Nyanor-Fosu Felix is the Chief of Party for the Private Sector Malaria Prevention Project (PSMP) project. He has over 13
years’ experience in international development and has managed several behaviour change communication
projects in Sub-Saharan Africa with focus on malaria.
CSR Training Leveraging Public Private Partnership to Achieve CSR Targets
Institute Wayne is the president & founder of CSR Training Institute. He has three decades of senior-level global
Wayne Dunn experience building partnerships, creating bridges and developing programs and events. Wayne is a former
Professor of Practice in Corporate Social Responsibility, McGill University / ISID.
Q&A Session
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm General Assembly
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Tuesday, March 12
Conference Day 2
08:30 am - 09:30 am Panel Session 3: Increasing Value Addition in Africa
Savannah & Sahel Understanding Value Addition in Africa
Commodities Ltd Senyo is the CEO of Savannah & Sahel Commodities Ltd and co-founder of SeKaf Ghana Ltd, producer of
Senyo Kpelly organic shea butter and TAMA natural personal care products. He founded SeKaf Ghana Ltd in 2003 with his
school friend Michael Kafui Bulla.
Serengeti Capital Financing Value Addition
Elkin Pianim Elkin is a Financial Analyst with more than 20 years experience. He is the Executive Chairman of African
Champion Industries Ltd., and a partner of Serengeti Capital Partners Ltd. Founded in 2009, Serengeti is
a full-service merchant bank, providing corporate finance advisory, brokerage, and management services.
Ladgroup Industry Competitiveness as a Preamble for Value Addition
Kunle Onafowokan Kunle is the Managing Director of Ladgroup Limited. He has extensive experience in local and international
commodity trading of shea kernels, cocoa, and cashew from field procurement to delivery to the buyer and
understands the intricacies of the export and import trade.
Enhanced Integrated Regional Governments Support to Industry Development
Framework - Benin Euloge is a macro-economist specialised in trade and development with a focus on international markets
Euloge Houngbo analysis. He completed his PhD in Geo-Economy at Université Michel Montaigne – Bordeaux III in France.
Euloge is the National Coordinator of Enhanced Integrated Framework in Benin.
Q&A Session
09:30 am - 10:30 am Moderated Discussion : Public Private Partnerships - the New Approach to Economic Development
Alliance for a Green Vanessa is a proven leader with expertise in private sector investment facilitation and project management.
Revolution in Africa She has over 25 years of progressive experience in 42 countries integrating over twelve agricultural and
Vanessa Adams consumer goods value chains into regional and global markets.
Tungteiya Women’s Ann has thirty-five years of experience in women empowerment and has organized a wide range of
Association workshops and presented papers at both national and international conferences. She is currently the
Ann Fati-Paul Executive Chairperson of Tungteiya Women’s Association, producers of hand-crafted shea butter in Ghana.
USAID Pearl is the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Private Sector Team Leader in
Pearl Coleman Ghana. With over 15 years of experience in managing, designing, and implementing developmental projects,
Ackah Ms. Ackah works in the policy environment with the government of Ghana in the trade, agriculture, and
finance Ministries supporting the development of sector strategies and assisting in their implementation.
Savannah Fruits Raphael co-founded the Savannah Fruits Company in 2006 and is currently the Managing Director. SFC is
Company sourcing and facilitating production of hand-crafted shea butter in Ghana and more recently in Burkina Faso,
Raphael Gonzalez from a network of more than 40,000 women.
10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Panel Session 4: Innovations for Landscape Restoration
Savannah Nutrition Modernising the Ancient: Valorizing Parkland Restoration Business Cases
Peter Lovett Peter has 25 years of shea industry experience. He is currently focused on developing supply chains for
sustainable goods sourced from restored parklands. He also undertakes market research and consultancies
aimed at increasing production and demand for sustainably sourced ‘edible’ shea butter.
PCCI / CECI Climate Change Adaptation in the African Shea Savannah
Cyrille Ganou Cyrille is a Social Affairs Administrator with more than 20 years of experience. She holds a Master’s degree in
Project Management from the International University of Dakar. Cyrille is the Coordinator of the PCCI Project
(International Climate Change Programme) founded by CECI in Burkina Faso.
BirdLife Building Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods
Elaine Marshall Elaine has 20 years of experience in research, implementation and communication of integrated conservation
and sustainable rural livelihood initiatives. Elaine leads a UK government funded (Darwin Initiative) project,
supporting local initiatives to promote biodiversity and sustainable resource use in the shea parklands of
Burkina Faso.
FAO Supply Chain Analysis: Lifecycle Assessment
Louis Bockel Louis is Policy Support Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Regional
Office for Africa. He is a specialist in Economics of Agriculture Development. He has completed a PhD in
economics and a series of masters in agriculture, farming systems and rural economy and sociology of
developing countries.
Q&A Session
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Tuesday, March 12
Conference Day 2 (Continued)
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Panel Session 5: New Innovations in Tree Planting
Karité+ Developing Research Resources to Support Long-term Improvement of Shea Trees
Jean-Marc Boffa Jean-Marc is a system agroforester with a broad interest in strategic planning, farming systems, tree
domestication and production ecology, with experience in Western, Central and Eastern Africa and the
Mediterranean.
ICRAF Shea Tree Improvement and Value Chain Development
Djalal Ademonla Djalal holds a PhD in Management Studies and Business Administration from Wageningen University, the
Arinloye Netherlands. Djalal is currently the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Representative for the Sahel/West and
Central Africa. He has a solid experience in research, administrative and project management.
Cocoa Research New Techniques in Tree Planting
Institute of Ghana Julius has a Master of Philosophy in horticulture and a Doctoral degree in fruit crop development with special
Julius Yeboah reference to the shea tree. He oversees CRIG research station in Bole.
Form International Lessons Learnt in Tree Planting
Rik Sools Rik is Managing Director of Form International, a Dutch Forest Management and Services Company that
manages 30,000 hectares of (agro) forestry assets in Ghana and Tanzania and advises clients worldwide on
sustainable forest management. Rik has over 10 years of international forestry experience.
Q&A Session
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Lunch
02:00 pm - 03:15 pm Panel session 6: Innovations in Conservation
Laboratoires M&L Promoting Environmental Protection through Indigenous Knowledge
(L’OCCITANE EN With a degree in international trade, Abou is the manager of a union of women producing shea butter for
PROVENCE) the past 8 years. He works in the sustainable materials division of Laboratoires M&L (L’OCCITANE Group), as
Abou Tagnan the Shea Project Manager, based in Burkina Faso.
Abou Tagnan from Laboratoires M&L (L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE) jointly with Loïc Simonnot from Nitidae
Burro Brand Ghana Exploring New Techniques in Shea Roasting
Whit Alexander Whit is the founder of Burro, a social enterprise accelerating the adoption of productive assets in rural Ghana.
Whit has led multi-million dollar, award-winning product development initiatives for 20 years and managed
design and manufacturing partnerships with dozens of vendors across three continents.
AAK Reducing Resource Use: The Improved Cook Stoves
Aude Traore Aude Traore is currently in charge of the sustainable supply program for AAK in Burkina Faso. Aude is currently
in charge of direct purchases from women’s groups and the implementation of sustainability projects. With
an agricultural background, after 10 years of experience in the livestock and hotel industry,
Seine Tech Using Sustainable Energy in Rural Areas: The Solar Milling System
Josep Margets Josep Margets is an Electrical Engineer. He is the Manager of Seine Tech, and the developer of the solar
milling concept, a photovoltaic solution to grind cereals to obtain edible flour, specially designed for off-grid
conditions.
ICCO Cooperation Advocacy - Lobby and Inclusive Dialogue for Shea Sector Development in Benin
Sebastien Dohou Sebastien is a geographer with MSc completed at Unesco IHE Institute (Holland). He is currently working
at ICCO Cooperation West Africa. He is the Civic Engagement Alliance program officer for Benin and Mali.
Sebastien Dohou from ICCO Benin jointly with Urbain Gbeou from Association Karite Benin
Q&A Session
03:15 pm - 04:45 pm Panel Session 7: Sustainability in Action
Stellar Shea Ltd Developing Local Communities: A Case Study of Shea Impact in Nigeria
Titilope Ojo Titilope is the Lead Consultant at Stellar Shea Ltd, which provides consultancy services in business planning,
research, quality improvement training, and facilitating access to finance. She leads the Exporter Voices
component of the Trade Policy Work stream, Policy Development Facility (PDF) program of the UK AID.
Research Consultant Evaluating the Impact of the Women Cooperative & Warehousing Model
Thomas Yeboah Thomas is an independent researcher and consultant, working on development issues in Africa. He is
currently a Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MAISA) fellow at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Nitidae Promoting Cooperatives’ Empowerment and Income Diversification
Loïc Simonnot Loïc specializes in capacity-building of producer organizations and agricultural policies in developing
countries. Nitidae and its partners implement actions in developing countries aimed at value chain actors
and to improve their living conditions.
Loïc Simonnot from Nitidae jointly with Abou Tagnan from Laboratoires M&L (L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE)
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Wakapou Ensuring Shea Traceability from Savannah to Warehouse: Mobile Tracking
Hervé Pourcines Hervé is the founder of Wakapou Benin SARL, which has set up a direct and customer-driven supply chain
of certified organic shea kernels in partnership with women collectors’ cooperatives. Wakapou plans to
produce CPV (Cold Pressed Virgin) certified organic butter from 2020.
RMRDC Working with Shea Communities to Ensure Local Development
Ibrahim Hussaini Ibrahim is the 5th Substantive Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council
Doko (RMRDC), a Parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria. He completed his
Doctorate programme in 1993 from the Ahmadu Bello University.
Q&A Session
04:45 pm Closing Cocktail
Wednesday, March 13
Small Business Trainings
09:00 am -09:30 am Opening Ceremony
EXIM Bank Ghana Keynote Speaker
Nana Ama Poku Nana is Deputy Chief Executive Office responsible for Banking. She has over 17 years experience in Risk
Management, Corporate and SME Banking, Import and Export Trade, and public sector financing. She is
responsible for executing set targets of the Bank's corporate strategy in line with its 5 year strategic objectives.
09:30 am - 11:30 am Practical Training: Formulating Face Scrubs & Baby Creams
Natura Cosmetics Gilles is the CEO of Natura SARL, a cosmetics company that promote shea butter from Benin. With solid
Gilles Adamon experience in the oils and fats industry, Gilles develops shea butter rich products combining aspects of
environment, culture, and modern life.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Coffee Break
12:00 pm - 01:15 pm Small Business Management
R&R Luxury Growing Your Small Business
Valerie Obaze Valerie is a PR Consultant and founder/CEO of natural skincare brand “R&R Luxury”. She started R&R Luxury
in 2010 after having her first child and identifying a gap in the market for natural products that were easy to
apply, available locally, and gentle enough for a baby’s skin.
Alaffia Accessing the Export Market: Opportunities and Challenges
Caroline Moreau Caroline is the VP of Ethical Supply Chain at Alaffia. She manages production in Togo to meet targets and
ensures ethical and Fair Trade principles are respected throughout the supply chain. Caroline also participates
in the expansion and implementation of Alaffia’s activities in Ghana.
GEPA Accessing the Export Market
Afua Asabea Asare Afua is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority with 26 years of management.
She is a corporate and cross cultural trainer and strategy enthusiast. She is known for her extensive knowledge
in Integrated Communications and Organisational Development.
EXIM Bank Financing Your Small Business
Bright Evans Darko Bright is the Head, Business Development & Projects of Ghana Export & Import Bank. He has 15 years
of Banking experience mainly in Corporate Banking, Export Finance and Credit. He has worked with 3
international Banks gaining rich experience in International trade finance.
International Trade Export Management
Centre Juan has a background in strategy and supply & value chain developments. He is currently Adviser in
Juan F. Hoyos Sustainable and Inclusive Value Chains at the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations
and World Trade Organization where he is the lead of capacity building packages under the Empowering
Women to Trade Programme.
Q&A Session
01:15 pm - 02:15 pm Lunch
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Wednesday, March 13
Small Business Trainings ( Continued)
02:15 am - 03:00 pm Pratical Training: Formulating Liquid Black Soaps
Winamzua Creative Fulera is the founder of Winamzua Creative Hive that designs and manufactures eco - friendly hand crafted
Hive skin care product and accesories. Fulera has mentored and trained about 3,500 young women, in Ghana,
Fulera Seidu The Gambia, Senegal and Mali. She also volunteers every year to work with NGOs to provide skills trainings.
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Export & Quality Challenges for Shea-Based Cosmetics
Enabling Tchala is a specialist in quality and conformity assessment of foods, medicines and cosmetics. He directed
Environments for 15 years the quality control laboratory of the Togolese Institute of Agricultural Research. He also led the
Tchala Kazia team responsible for developing the ECOWAS Action Plan on Gender and Processing of Agricultural, Fishery
and Artisanal Products.
04:00 pm - 05:15 pm Small Business Marketing
Global Shea Alliance Benefits of Shea in Cosmetics
Marie Veyrier Marie is in charge of establishing public-private partnerships, developing project proposals, and raising
funds to support the implementation of the GSA promotion, quality and sustainability programs.
Baraka Shea Butter Selling to the Diaspora: A Case Study of Canada
Wayne Dunn Wayne is the funder of Baraka Shea Butter, a Canadian/Ghanaian family owned business located in Canada.
Baraka Shea Butter is 100% handmade by women using traditional methods passed down through
generations.
Ghana Institute of Sustainable Packaging
Packaging Kwesi serves as the CEO of Olive Communications, an organisational development, design, packaging and
Kwesi Abaidoo print concern in Ghana, President of the Institute of Packaging Ghana, founding member of Ghana design
network and Vice President for the Africa Packaging Organization.
babsofori.com Social Media Marketing
Babs Ofori-Acquah Babs is a yogi, wellbeing coach and brand coach. Her corporate background spans a range of sales and
marketing roles. She has worked with some of the world’s largest brands, including Colgate, Virgin Media &
General Motors. An entrepreneur at heart, Babs has also run a number of ‘side hustles’ .
Trade+ Impact Selling to the Retailers
Francesca Brenda Francesca is a Social Entrepreneur, and Chief Executive Officer of Solution Oasis Ltd; a Ghanaian agro-
Opoku processing company that manufactures the Beauty Secrets and Exotic Man ranges of natural beauty
products made from ethically sourced african butters, oils and agricultural waste.
Q&A Session
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Official Sponsor
USAID’s mission statement highlights two complementary and intrinsically linked goals: ending extreme poverty and promoting
the development of resilient, democratic societies that are able to realize their potential. We fundamentally believe that ending
extreme poverty requires enabling inclusive, sustainable growth; promoting free, peaceful, and self-reliant societies with effective,
legitimate governments; building human capital and creating social safety nets that reach the poorest and most vulnerable.
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Official Sponsor
The GHANA EXPORT-IMPORT BANK was established by The GHANA EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Act 2016 (Act 911)
and came into effect on 29th March, 2016. The BANK is therefore a Policy and Development Bank (GEXIM) created
to bolster the Government of Ghana’s quest for a feasible and sustainable export-led economy.GHANA EXPORT-
IMPORT BANK, (GEXIM), is the lead and principal export finance institution of the Government of Ghana. The BANK
is accountable to the Minister of Finance on the achievement of its object and its compliance with this Act and the
guidelines of the Bank.
Vision: Mission:
“To facilitate the transformation of Ghana’s economy into
“To become a strong financial institution that will be a
key engine in the development of Ghana’s export trade, an export one by supporting and developing trade between
facilitate cross border trade and make Ghana a pillar in Ghana and other countries, overseas investments by
regional and continental trade”. Ghanaian Companies and eliminate critical market failures in
the Ghanaian economy thereby making Ghana competitive
in the global marketplace.”
Object of the Bank:
To:
• Support and develop directly or indirectly trade between Ghana and other countries, and;
• Build Ghana’s capacity and competitiveness in the international market place.
The Bank’s operational functions are summarized under the following 3 categories:
(i)Support for International Trade
• Credit
• Overseas Investment
• Market Advisory Services
(ii) Building Ghana’s Capacity in International Trade Market
• Suppliers and Buyers’ Credit
• Export Finance
• Import Finance (Manufacturing goods for Export)
• SME financing (Agro-processing and Export)
• Equity Financing
• Domestic Investment (support of export or import)
• Export Product Development and Capacity Building
• Other financial services
(iii) Facilitation
• Guarantees
• Insurance
CONTACTS:
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE Kumasi Office Tel.no: 233-578594352/ 233-578594351
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GHANA EXPORT–IMPORT BANK…”Facilitating Ghana’s International Trade” | Website: www.eximbankghana.com
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Gold Sponsors
Bunge Loders is a Cocoa Butter Equivalent producer involved in the procurement of shea nuts and shea butter for 50 years. As a company,
we want to develop the shea industry further, adding more value in the shea belt countries, and ensure food safety and sustainable
products.
www.croklaan.com
Kao USA Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium beauty care brands that are recognized around the world for their innovation and quality.
The Kao USA Inc. portfolio includes Ban® antiperspirant-deodorants and Total Refresh® Cooling Body Cloths; Jergens® and Curél® hand
and body lotions; Bioré® facial care; John Frieda® Frizz-Ease®, Root Awakening®, Luxurious Volume, Sheer Blonde®, Brilliant Brunette®,
Radiant Red®, Full Repair®, Luminous Glaze Clear Shine Gloss, Precision Foam Colour and Colour Refreshing Gloss. Founded in 1882, Kao
USA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation.
www.jergens.com
Perfectly Posh is an American pampering company that features over 120 products made from the best ingredients on earth, including shea
butter. A shea-based Skin Stick was one of the first products developed and it remains one of the company’s best-selling products to date. As
a social selling company, opportunity and sisterhood are at the core of what has made Perfectly Posh successful, working with over 40,000
influencers who help share the company’s products.
www.perfectlyposh.com
Ghana Specialty Fats industries ltd. incorporated in 2006 is part of Wilmar international group. We pioneered and introduced to the sub-
region levels of value addition in shea (i.e. producing shea stearin and olein) traditionally unknown to the region. Our vision is to contribute
to the overall economic development of the region through value addition at all levels.
www.wilmar.com
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Silver Sponsors
AAK is the world’s leading producer of high value-added specialty
vegetable fat for use in the food and cosmetic industries. AAK’s
proven expertise is based on more than 140 years of experience
within oils & fats. With headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has
19 diff erent production facilities and sales o ffi ces in more than 25
countries, including Denmark, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden,
Great Britain, Uruguay and the U.S.
www.aak.com
Alaffia empowers West African communities to become sustainable
through the fair trade of indigenous resources. They encourage
empowerment through their community projects, their women’s
cooperatives, and through education and involvement in their local
customer communities.
www.alaffia.com
FLUDOR BENIN S.A is a subsidiary of TGI (Tropical General Invest-
ment) Group, an international investment and holding company,
with diverse interests and investments in some countries and se-
veral other emerging markets. Group’s vision is to invest in emer-
ging economies with a view to adding value to the locally available
resources-targeting an end product both for local consumption and
world market.
www.fludorbenin.com
ICCO Cooperation is the Interchurch Organization for Development
Cooperation. ICCO works towards a world in which people can live in
dignity; a world without poverty and injustice. Founded in 1965, ICCO
is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands. ICCO Cooperation
works in 44 countries and has 7 regional o ffi ces in Africa, Asia, and
Latin America. In West Africa, ICCO works in Mali, Burkina Faso,
Benin, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana. Our 3 themes in
West Africa are Responsible Business, Economic Empowerment,
Food Security & Sustainable Consumption.
www.icco.nl
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation,
funded from public and private sources, working in 38 countries in
Africa, Asia, and Latin America. SNV specializes in supporting the
resourcefulness of development actors by developing local capacities,
improving performance and services, strengthening governance
systems, helping to create access for excluded groups and by making
markets work for the poor. Our global team of advisors uses their
specialist sector and change expertise in Agriculture, Renewable
Energy and WASH to facilitate sustainable change in the livelihoods
of millions of people living in poverty. Since 2005, SNV Ghana has
been at the forefront in developing inclusive business in the agric
sector including shea value chains.
www.snv.org
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Bronze Sponsors PSMP supports private sector and parastatal
organisations including agribusinesses to
The 3f group is one of the largest producers
protect their employees and communities
and suppliers of shea butter and shea stearin
from malaria, especially through the
to the cosmetic and confectionary industry
distribution of Insecticide Treated Nets
worldwide. We are among the few large
(ITNs). Our support to companies include
manufacturers of shea butter having a
subsidies on ITN purchases, free workplace
manufacturing base in West Africa in Tema
malaria sensitization seminars for employees
with a wide procurement network spread
and technical support for implementing a
over diff erent sheanut producing regions.
successful workplace program.
As a group it has always been our policy to
www.privatesectormalaria.org
promote this trade.
www.3fg.in
The Raw Materials Research and
Action pour le Développement Durable à Development Council (RMRDC) is an agency
la Base (ADDB) is an NGO supports and of the Federal Government of Nigeria
implement several developmental projects/ (under the supervision of Federal Ministry
initiatives including trainings for rural women of Science and Technology) vested with
in Benin. the mandate to promote the development
and utilization of Nigeria’s industrial raw
materials. RMRDC was established to
Incorporated in the year 2001, Ghana Nuts provide information which would enable
Limited is one of the leading agro processors government formulate appropriate policies
in Ghana. We manufacture and export a for domestic raw materials exploitation,
huge range of edible oils, in the shea and development, utilisation and investment.
soya value chains as well as animal feed www.rmrdc.gov.ng
meals. Our range of high quality products
is manufactured using the finest quality raw
materials available. . Salid Agriculture Nigeria Limited is an
www.ghananuts.org agricultural commodities trading company
engaged in domestic trading and exporting
of shea kernels. The company is setting up
GSOFL produces a whole range of lauric an industrial shea processing plant in Niger
specialty fats and oils for Chocolate & state. With a target processing capacity
Confectionery, Cosmetics and Culinary of 48,000MT per annum, SALID intends to
applications. Our products are processed produce refined shea butter for export to
and manufactured from the finest raw developed and emerging markets outside
materials to meet customers’ needs. the continent.
www.gsofl.com www.salidagricultureltd.com
The Fuji Oil Group, with headquarters in
The Savannah Fruits Company (SFC) is a
Osaka, Japan, is a worldwide leader in
Ghanaian company based in Tamale in the
innovative food products, particularly in
middle of the savannah zone of northern
special oils and fats and bakery products. Fuji
Ghana. Founded in 2006, the company
Oil Europe has its head o ffi ce and production
believes that business can, and should
site in the seaport of Gent (Belgium) and
produce social good and contribute to the
has o ffi ces in Barcelona and Moscow. The
sustainability of our planet’s ecosystem. SFC
Belgian plant has a large range of processing
partners with 18,000 women from over 100
technologies available, from hydrogenation
communities in Ghana and Burkina Faso.
over fractionation to interesterifi cation and
Over 10,000 more women are involved by
high quality refi ning.
supplying communities with nuts.
www.fujioil.co.jp
The U.S. African Development Foundation
As a United States manufacturer of
(USADF) is an independent federal
high quality skin and hair care products,
agency established to support African-
Palmer’s® has a long standing history and
led development that grows community
heritage that dates back to 1840. Family
enterprises by providing seed capital and
owned and operated from Englewood
technical support. Partnering with Africans,
Cliffs, New Jersey and manufactured in
USADF is answering the development
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Palmer’s®
demands from communities one partnership
crafts products that are trusted and passed
at a time.
down from generation to generation.
www.palmers.com
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Contributors Presbyterian Agricultural Services (PAS)
has been providing a range of services
Association Karité Bénin (AKB) is the
including technical agricultural training,
umbrella organization of the shea sector
financial advising and health services
in Benin. Its mission is to develop and
in the Northern, Upper East and Upper
implement quality support services for Benin
West regions of Ghana since 1967. Their
shea stakeholders.
key activities currently include input sales
www.akben.org
to support various extension activities,
livestock and crop production, dry season
gardening, market linkages and value chain
BirdLife International is a global partnership development, agribusines and enterprise
of conservation organisations (NGOs) that development.
strives to conserve birds, their habitats and www.
global biodiversity, working with people
towards sustainability in the use of natural
resources.
www.birdlife.org R&R is a luxury beauty brand founded on the
philosophy of transforming one of nature’s
purest and richest gifts - Shea - into the most
enriching beauty products.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority Founded by Beauty Entrepreneur Valerie
was established by NLCD 369 in 1969 as an Obaze in 2010, just after the birth of her
agency of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. daughter Rebecca Rose from whom the
The goal of GEPA is to ensure that export brand takes its name, R&R has since
trade contributes to accelerated economic garnered international recognition in the
growth through strategically aggressive world of luxury beauty and has won several
marketing of Made-in-Ghana products in the awards for the excellence of it’s range of
competitive global economy. beauty products.
www.gepaghana.org www.randrluxury.com
Mennonite Economic Development
Shea Network Ghana ( SNG) is the national
Associates (MEDA) is a faith based
association of shea stakeholders in Ghana.
International Development Organization
SNG Mission is to engender a common
based in Canada and operating since 1963.
national shea agenda, facilitate and co-
MEDA is currently implementing a six- year
ordinate the efforts of all stakeholders in
(2015-2021) Farmers’ Economic
promoting shea for equal benefits of actors
Advancement Through Seedlings or FEATS
in the sector.
Project in Ghana.
www.sheanetworkghana.com
www.meda.org
The Niger State Shea Sector Development Sud Expert Plantes Développement
Program (NSSSDP) arises out of the desire Durable is a development and international
of the Niger State Government to increase cooperation programme implemented in 22
internally generated revenue to be used for intertropical francophone countries*. This
developing the state, generally improving initiative is funded through a French multi-
the welfare of the Niger State people and donor public partnership** and executed by
in particular empowering and prospering the IRD.
the rural populace that depend on the Shea www.sep2d.org
sector for their livelihood.
www.nsssdp.ng
SeKaf Ghana Limited is a Ghanaian owned
and operated social enterprise that aims to
be an innovative leader in the global shea
industry by using a world-class system of
processing, packaging, quality control and
logistics to deliver to our customers the fi
nest raw ingredients and shea based bath
and beauty products sourced through an
environmentally friendly and ethical supply
chain.
www.sekafghana.com
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Have you registered for the B2B forum?
Connect with industry key players
at the Business to Business forum on
March 12.
Host for the Business to Business Forum
Category Host Company
3F Ghana
AAK
Bunge Loders Croklaan
Shea Kernel Buyers
Fuji Oil HD
Olvea BF
Wilmar
Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH
Imbituba Importadora Ltda
Intercontinental Specialty Fats SDN BHD
Shea Butter Buyers
Manorama Industries Ltd.
Mayank Cattle Food PVT LTD
Savannah Fruits Company
Agribusiness Consult
Ghana Institute of Packaging
Ghana Standards Authority
Technical Consultants Natura SARL
Norfund
Savannah Nutrition
Solution Oasis
Export Financing & Sector Support Bank of Africa
EXIM Bank
SME Support Services Ghana Export Promotion Authority
National Board for Small Scale Industries
To register for the B2B session, kindly contact Prince Nunoo at pnunoo@globalshea.com, indicating your
choice(s) of host companies.
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