This publication, developed in collaboration with Bright Futures, is based on a case study carried out in Burkina Faso on the socio-economic benefits derived from shea nuts and their impact on forest-dependent people’s resilience, with a special focus on women’s empowerment. Based on a survey of 183 women and 6 men, including 36 leaders of shea groups, the study looks at the impact of shea nuts in terms of income, assets and savings. It examines social indicators of well-being, education, health and living standards, as well as political implications, especially with regard to women’s decision-making at home and at work, their participation in the shea value chain and their personal aspirations.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
FAO

Region
Africa

Biome
All

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
All