The High Stakes of West Africa's Shea Policy Revolution
The High Stakes of West Africa's Shea Policy Revolution
The shea industry in West Africa, is being shaken by sudden government interventions. Export bans, floor prices and abrupt suspensions promise value addition at source, yet risk marginalising women collectors, unsettling traders and undermining trust in supply chains. The question now is whether these protectionist measures and policies will secure the industry’s future or put families, shea parklands and international trade at risk.