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How shea products are boosting Ghanaian women’s livelihoods

Sustainable products offer a promising income and a viable alternative to felling trees

An FAO training has been a turning point in Rita’s shea business. Now she is an advocate and employer of other rural women, promoting sustainable livelihoods that can offset deforestation in her region. 

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Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Year: 2020
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Country/ies: Ghana
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Blog article
Content language: English
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