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Driving a Sustainable and Inclusive Global Shea Industry
The Global Shea Alliance is a non profit, member based industry association with 849 members from 36 countries, including women’s groups, suppliers, brands, retailers and NGOs. Through public private partnership, collective action and innovation, the Alliance promotes sustainability, quality practices...
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The benefit of the shea industry are huge, both economically and socially. However, we must remember that trading shea products remains rooted in sustainable practices and all stakeholders have a critical role to play.
Empowering Women, Protecting Nature
Our Impact Numbers
By investing in women processors and safeguarding natural landscapes, we’re helping create healthier ecosystems and more vibrant local economies. These efforts are fueling significant growth and long-term sustainability across Africa.
272,205
Women trained in business skills
+15% Growth
45,596
Hectares of shea parklands protected
Conservation
265,010
Women processors improved capacity
Efficiency Gain
3M+
Shea & high value trees planted
Restoration
60%
Increase to processing in Africa
Economic Growth
Upcoming Events
GSA EVENT
E U Conference
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Event Starts
Tue 04 Aug 2026
Event Ends
Thu 06 Aug 2026
Location / Venue
Zaadam, Holland
Zaadam Arena
Zaadam Arena
Executive Committee
Ali Saidu
GSA President
Co-founder of Salid Agriculture
Ali Saidu
Ali is the co-founder of Salid Agriculture Nigeria Ltd, an agricultural commodities company that trades shea. He is also the Vice President of National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN).
Santanu Kumar Bhuyan
Vice President
Director & GM at BUNGE W. Africa
Santanu Kumar Bhuyan
Santanu Kumar Bhuyan is the Director and General Manager for West Africa at BUNGE. He is a seasoned FMCG and agric food business leader with years of global experience spanning manufacturing, trading and sustainability.
Elisabeth E. Pali-Tchalla
Vice President
President of FIKATO
Elisabeth E. Pali-Tchalla
Amou Talle epse Tchalla Essodolom is the president of Filière Karité du Togo, an association of women shea collectors and butter processor in Togo. She is also the president of the Interprofession du Karité du Togo (the umbrella organization of shea stakeholders in Togo) as well as the Founder of Société Togolaise de Karité.
Mamatou Djaffo
Member
President of FNPK-Benin
Mamatou Djaffo
Mamatou Djaffo is the President of Federation Nationale des Productrices de Karité, a federation of 50 000+ women shea collectors and butter processors in Benin.
Global Shea Staff
Aaron Adu
Managing Director
Aaron Adu
Aaron leads the organizational development efforts of the GSA including strategic planning, membership expansion, collaboration, and fundraising. He also oversees secretariat activities related to sustainability, quality, policy advocacy, and promotion.
Aaron leads the organizational development efforts of the GSA including strategic planning, membership expansion, collaboration, and fundraising. He also oversees secretariat activities related to sustainability, quality, policy advocacy, and promotion.
Marie Veyrier
Director of Development
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.
Prince A. Nunoo
Membership Manager
Prince A. Nunoo
Prince leads new member recruitment and engagements at the GSA. He facilitates trade support for SMEs including trainings and workshops. sustainability program identifies industry-wide challenges and implements solutions through a multi-stakeholder
Cindy Laird
Communications Manager
Cindy Laird
Cindy is the Communications Manager at GSA and oversees internal and external communications.
Our Sponsors and Partners
