Mali
August 19, 2021 -

Shea is trading in French-speaking Africa

The multimillion-dollar shea industry is booming in French-speaking Africa. With the right support, there is a lot of room for the sector to grow and for rural women to benefit.

Agriculture Women and trade
April 08, 2021 - Deanna Ramsay

In West Africa, can organic shea become a solution?

Getting organic certification for shea can be a journey

Agriculture
August 31, 2020 - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)

Paying tribute to Mali's Mohamed Sidibé

In honor of former Enhanced Integrated Framework National Coordinator in Mali

Aid for Trade
June 25, 2020 - Global Shea Alliance

Seeing the silver lining in shea - Kora’s story

Shea is critical to the income of rural communities, and a new effort across four shea-producing countries in West Africa is looking to boost those incomes

Environment Women and trade
October 10, 2018 - Deanna Ramsay

Protecting an enigmatic commodity with enormous potential – gum arabic

For an arid swath of Africa, a sap-like substance offers income possibilities for the poorest of the poor, along with environmental benefits

Environment
November 17, 2015 - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)

Fighting to maintain ecosystem balance and halt the advancing Sahara desert

Oumar is one of the 370,500 people in Mali producing gum arabic, among which 80% (296,400) are women.

Environment
July 16, 2013 -

Trade Works: Boosting livelihoods, building futures (25-min version)

Aid for Trade
June 07, 2013 -

Trade Works: Boosting livelihoods, building futures (10-min version)

Aid for Trade