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1 February 2022

The Landscape of Shea (Infographic)

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The Landscape of Shea (Infographic)

There are an estimated 1.84 billion shea trees across 23 countries. More than 18 million women collect the shea fruit, which has huge economic and cultural value, used to generate income and provide food.

We have produced a shea infographic for you to download illustrating sustainability challenges together with interventions that can drive positive impacts.

Category: Africa

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