The Global Shea Alliance promotes shea worldwide, establishes industry standards for quality and sustainable sourcing and facilitates information exchange.

The Global Shea Alliance organizes the key international shea industry event, bringing together stakeholders from across West African and around the world. From producers to traders to international buyers to retailers in the end market, every level of the shea value chain is represented, including associated logistical support organizations, from financiers to certifiers, to transporters, packaging supplies and researchers.

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GSA Managing Director
The Global Shea Alliance is recruiting a Managing Director to be responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of its activities.
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Shea 2012 identity
If you can't attend the most important shea industry event this year...Or if you are attending but want to join in the online discussion...Participate online via our live interactive blogging page!...
Ghana's Vice President Mahama to open Shea 2012 in Benin
Vice President John Mahama of Ghana.
Accra, Ghana, April 12, 2012 – Ghana’s Vice President John Mahama will open Shea 2012, the fifth annual shea industry conference, on April 25 in Cotonou, the Global Shea Alliance...
Angelique Kidjo announces her support for Shea 2012!
Angelique Kidjo, the international musical superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassa
Angelique Kidjo, the Beninoise international singer-song writer and activist and one of the world’s most inspiring women, has announced her support for the shea industry’s annual...
Shea 2012 Update: Shea nuts dance to Angelique Kidjo
Shea 2012 is just two months away! Have you registered yet? Millions of women across West Africa - and extending further to South Sudan and Uganda - collect shea nuts for export and process the...