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2 Contents Message from the President Shea Export Value Chain GSA: Bearing Fruit Strategy and Initiatives Accomplishments: Sustainability Program Accomplishments: Quality Standards Accomplishments: Industry Promotion Accomplishments: National Association Support 2014 Financial Report Governance and Staff Members Shea 2015 Sponsors Message from the president 2014 was a year of achievement for the GSA as we took significant steps to realize our mission of establishing a competitive and sustainable industry. We launched the industry s first sustainability program and registered 30 partners to implement our guidelines and projects. These members are now building warehouses for women s groups, providing business training support, and improving the health and safety of collectors and processors. The GSA also established our first quality standard for shea kernels and trained more than 30,000 women collectors on best practices in collection, processing, and storage. We supported national associations to establish offices, develop websites, raise funds, hold conferences and exhibitions, and launch projects to strengthen their industries. The GSA held successful international conferences in Côte d Ivoire and the United States and launched our first African Cosmetics Exhibition in to showcase innovative products made in Africa. Finally, we increased revenue for our activities to more than 1 million USD, an increase of 17% from 2013 and an increase of 150% from Thank you very much to our executive committee members, working group volunteers, secretariat staff, and all of our sponsors and partners who helped to advance our cause. Hajiya Salima Makama

3 Shea Export Value Chain LEGEND African International Kernel Butter Prior to processing, the shea nut is contained within an edible sweet, green fruit Shea trees grow in 21 countries across the African savannah The trees are fire and drought resistant and live for hundreds of years The trees mitigate the effects of climate change by storing carbon, protecting water sources and preventing desertification Each nut is hand picked from wild trees in the African savannah The shea industry supports employment for millions of women across West, East and Central Africa 10% Village-based Processors Collectors 90% Traders Traditional Uses The majority of harvested shea is used locally for food, personal care and cultural activities 10% 45% 45% 7.5% 2.5% Refiners Mechanical Processors 70% 5% 30% Fractionators Mechanical Processors 15% Fractionators Hundreds of thousands of villages across Africa use shea in their daily lives and participate in the global shea industry. This much needed income has a direct impact on food security, community health and education 90% Distribution / Formulation 10% Shea butter is considered a healthy vegetable fat, similar to cocoa butter Edible Brands Cosmetic Brands Shea butter has been used in food and personal care for thousands of years 90% of the world s shea butter is a valued edible ingredient in chocolates and other confectionaries Shea butter is used in chocolate and candy coatings to modify melting points, improve shelf life, and create consumer-preferred textures Shea butter can be certified organic, fairly traded, GMO-free, Gluten-free, vegan, halal, and kosher 3

4 Shea 2014 THE INDUSTRY UNITES 450 participants attend Shea 2014: The Industry Unites 30,000+ women collectors train in quality best practices in 6 countries Established first international quality standard for shea kernels 80+ participants attend 2 nd annual Trade & Industry Conference in New York City 30+ references to GSA and members in international publications ANALYSIS AND ENGAGEMENT IN SHEA SECTOR BEGIN Founders meet to establish the GSA GSA officially established 400+ attend Shea 2011: Sustainable Solutions in 1 st General Assembly elects 7 Executive Committee members 420+ attend Shea Strategic and oper Sustainability and 5,500 women colle practices Established GSA h

5 GSA: Bearing Fruit GSA members register as sustainability partners Launched industry-wide sustainability program to solve challenges facing the shea supply 40+ African entrepreneurs exhibit at the 1 st annual African Cosmetics Exhibition 57 new members from 12 countries 35+ stakeholders contribute to sustainability and quality working groups 2012: Shared Value in ational plan developed Quality Standards proposals drafted ctors trained in quality best eadquarters in Accra attend Shea 2013: Global Perspectives in Members form quality and sustainability working groups 75+ attend 1 st annual North American conference in New York City 100 new members join, including international food and cosmetics brands 14,600+ women collectors trained in quality best practices National secretariat offices established in and General Assembly elects 9 Executive Committee members

6 Strategy and Initiatives OUR VISION MISSION VALUES The Global Shea Alliance aims to be the premiere platform to satisfy the strategic interests and practical needs of its members, shea stakeholders large and small worldwide. The GSA mission is to design, develop, and deliver strategies that drive a competitive and sustainable shea industry worldwide and to improve the livelihoods of rural African women and their communities. Inclusive Value Chain to represent all members & aspects of the shea value chain Pre-Competitive to ensure all activities benefit the industry as a whole Business Driven to advance the development and profitability of the shea industry Sustainability to focus on industry solutions that support people, planet, and profit Confidentiality to respect the confidentiality of the membership and its partners STRATEGIC FOCUS Sustainability Impact Addressing rural poverty challenges including women s empowerment and environmental sustainability. Value Chain Competitiveness Creating a more efficient product to compete in the global marketplace and protect the interests of all stakeholders. Market Expansion Driving business opportunities that create employment for women collectors and increase income for shea-producing communities. Policy Advocacy Promoting policies that establish new markets internationally and support African shea businesses communities and environment. WHAT WE DO The GSA implements four key initiatives to achieve our mission and strategic goals. Each initiative is designed and administered in close coordination with members to ensure we meet the needs of the private sector, integrate with member operations, establish best practices, and scale up efforts efficiently. Sustainability Program Quality Standards Industry Promotion National Association Support The GSA program provides guidelines for sustainable business practices and project models (work streams) for registered partners to implement in their supply chains. The guidelines and work streams are reviewed and updated annually by GSA members. The GSA establishes quality standards for shea kernels and is undertaking activities to ensure their implementation in Africa. The standard and implementation activities are reviewed and updated annually by GSA members. The GSA expands the worldwide market for shea through media promotion, international events, and policy advocacy. We educate brands and consumers about the many uses of shea butter and its importance to rural African women and their communities. The GSA supports multi-stakeholder associations in shea producing countries to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of their industries.

7 2014 Accomplishments Sustainability Program Program Launch The GSA sustainability program was presented by the working group and unanimously adopted by members at our 2014 international conference in Abidjan. The program provides principles and guidelines for sustainable business projects and three initial work streams: Warehouses for women s groups, Business development trainings for women collectors and processors, and Pilot projects to improve the health and safety of collectors and processors. The GSA registered 30 program partners including international food and cosmetics brands, suppliers, nonprofits, national associations, and women s groups that are now implementing the guidelines and work streams. The program and partner registration forms can be found at Warehouse Best Practices Manual The GSA produced a warehouse management manual with best practices on constructing warehouses and empowering women s groups to operate them. The warehouse manual is available at Tree Populations Study The GSA commissioned a study from the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) to compile and analyze existing research on the sustainability of shea tree populations and improved parkland management practices in shea s distribution range. The study also makes recommendations for GSA interventions and can be found at Working Group Activities In December 2014, the working group convened for a twoday workshop in Accra,. The group was comprised of 22 representatives and completed the following activities: Reviewed ICRAF tree populations study Developed a strategy to improve shea tree populations in Africa Created three work streams to improve planting materials, parkland management practices, and conservation efforts, and Designed annual reporting templates for sustainability partners Sustainability Working Group Name Membership Status Organization Country Stakeholder Category Aaron Ampofo Non Member Rainforest Alliance United States Certification Aminata Niang Member SOS SAHEL Senegal Nonprofit Anna Perinic Member StarShea Ltd Supplier/Social Enterprise Antoine Turpin Member IOI Loders Croklaan Supplier Antoinette Ouedraogo Member REKAF Women s Group Ataoulaye Bah Member ICCO Nonprofit Benjamin Ware Member Nestle Switzerland Food Brand Bilikisu Magoro Member Magoro Foundation Women s Group Daniele Grace Warren Member Just Shea United States Nonprofit Dennis Garrity Non Member World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) Kenya Research/Expert Consultation Fatima Alimohamed Member Wilmar Africa Ltd Supplier Fatoumata Coulibaly Member Karinor Cote d Ivoire Women s Group Funlayo Alabi Member Shea Radiance United States Cosmetic Brand Justine Humbert Member L Occitane France Cosmetic Brand Mark Davis Member The Body Shop part of L Oreal Group UK Cosmetic Brand Monika Hjorth Member AAK Sweden Supplier Quirin Laumans Member SNV Nonprofit Ray Major Member The Hershey Company United States Food Brand Safia Alhassan Member Africa 2000 Women s Group Sean Hall Member Sundial Brands (Shea Moisture) United States Cosmetic Brand Senyo Kpelly Member SeKaf Ltd Cosmetic Brand Shannon Hess Member The Clorox Company (Burt s Bees) United States Cosmetic Brand 7

8 2014 Accomplishments Quality Standards The first GSA quality standard for shea kernels was presented by the working group and adopted by members at Shea 2014 in Abidjan. The standards include: Quality specifications for grades A, B, and C of shea kernels Illustrated standards on color, maturity, infestation, and general conditions of quality kernels Working Group Activities In October 2014, the GSA working group convened in Accra,. The group included 12 GSA members and completed the following activities: Quality Standards Working Group Name Organization Country Stakeholder Category Gilles Adamon Natura Cosmetics Cosmetic Brand Maxwell Adusei Earthtone Supplier Eric Banye SNV Non profit Antoine Turpin IOI Loders Croklaan Supplier Ruth Wallace Technoserve Non profit Senyo Kpelly SeKaf Ltd Cosmetic Brand Thoma Diarra SIDO Women's Group Badie Marico Interprofession Karité Supplier Kone Salimata SIGUICHORO Côte d' Ivoire Women's Group Felicite Yameogo Karikis Women's Group Omarefe Asemota NIFOR Research Institution Monika Hjorth AAK Sweden Supplier Discussed challenges and solutions to implementing the GSA quality standard in the field, Developed a standards implementation plan that includes engaging national and regional standards bodies and developing field-testing protocols for women s groups, and Addressed general assembly questions including appropriate storage for kernels and research on the East African shea variety.

9 miques en produisant du karité pour les communautés en Afri- Le karité fait partie des produits made in Afrique les plus économiques importantes pour a occasionné des retombées exportés à l international. les communautés productrices D après l Alliance mondiale du de karité à travers l'afrique. De Karité (gsa), la demande pour plus en plus d'entreprises et de le beurre de karité produit en consommateurs commencent à Afrique de l'ouest a augmenté prendre conscience des avantages du beurre de karité chaque de plus de 1200% au cours des 10 dernières années. qu'es ce année, et cela est en grande partie le résultat des efforts de l'al- qui explique cette importante hausse de la demande? liance mondiale du karité. que. Le beurre de karité est un ingrédient très apprécié dans la noursés dans le marché international Plusieurs produits commercialiriture et les produits cosmétiques sont fabriqués à base de karité. à travers le monde. Le beurre de Ne faudrait-il pas encourager karité offre des avantages techniques dans la préparation de di- dans des entreprises africaines la transformation de ce produit vers produits et présente également des garanties de durabilité. internationaux, pour s imposer conformément aux standards L augmentation de la demande dans ce circuit commercial? Il ya un marché pour le beurre de karité artisanal de villages et il ya un marché pour une huile plus hautement raffinée qui est traitée dans les usines. Nous encourageons la croissance de ces deux marchés et ils ont chacun d'importantes retombées écono- quatre millions de femmes rurales d Afrique de l ouest gagnent leur vie grâce au commerce des noix de karité. Vous avez d ailleurs mis en place un programme de développement durable qui leur est destiné. quels sont les grands axes de ce projet? AFRIcA n busi ness jour n Al N Industry Promotion 2014 Accomplishments Agence France Presse -- English Membership In 2014, the GSA welcomed 57 new members from 12 countries. Our new members represent international and local food and cosmetic brands, global shea suppliers, and NGO supporters. GSA Events On March 24-26, the GSA held its 7th annual international conference in Abidjan, Côte d Ivoire. More than 450 participants from 15 countries attended Shea 2014: The Industry Unites. Over 30 panelists spoke on women s empowerment, industry potential, quality, and healthy shea tree populations. The GSA also organized trainings for 150 women s groups and small businesses on cosmetic formulations and business development skills. During Shea Expo 2014, 40 companies showcased their shea-based products. The General Assembly held its annual meeting, and GSA members unanimously approved and launched the sustainability program and the shea kernel quality standards. Photo D.R ENTRETIEN salima makama présidente de L ALLiAnce mondiale du KArité (GsA) «Les entreprises prennent de plus en plus conscience des avantages du beurre de karité» March 30, 2014 Sunday 3:39 AM GMT Booming demand for shea, African 'women's gold', helps reduce poverty LENGTH: 702 words DATELINE: ABIDJAN, March The fruit of the shea tree has long been considered sacred by many in Western Africa because of its myriad health benefits. But now growing demand among Western consumers for the fruit, known as "women's gold" by those who harvest it, is helping improve lives in some of the world's poorest communities. Sweet-lovers around the globe already consume the nut as shea butter, which is used to make chocolate, as well as in products like margarine and as a cooking oil. Western companies such as L'Oreal, The Body Shop and L'Occitane are also using more and more of the product as a natural moisturiser and anti-ageing ingredient in their cosmetics. Around 600,000 tonnes of shea are produced each year in Africa. Of that around two thirds are exported to Europe, more than double the amount shipped 10 years ago, while the rest is consumed locally. Cosmetics companies, which purchase around a tenth of Africa's shea exports, have been buying more to please increasingly socially-conscious consumers. And now that change is starting to help women at the other end of the supply chain. Around 16 million people in Africa -- particularly women living in rural areas -- are supported by the shea industry, according to the Global Shea Alliance (AGK), which held its annual congress in Abidjan last week. In many of the countries where it grows, from Ethiopia to Senegal and down to the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is a lifeline for some of the world's poorest people. Shea provides a "substantial source of income" and an important tool for fighting poverty, said Mamadou Coulibaly Sangafowa, Ivory Coast's agriculture minister. In northern, it "helps improve the financial independence of women a lot", observed Stephanie Green, marketing manager for the ian company SeKaf, which produces shea butter for cosmetics. GSA in the News More than 30 articles featured or referenced the Global Shea Alliance and its members. These publications include Agence France-Presse, the Washington Post, BBC, RFI, and African Business Journal. On Facebook, our posts reached over 48,000 viewers. On reached over 190,000 people. On May 12, over 80 participants from eight countries met in New York City for the second annual North American Trade & Industry Conference. This year s theme was Women s Empowerment for a Sustainable Industry. Executives from international food and cosmetics industries discussed how to improve the benefit of women collectors and processors. On November 24-26, the GSA and Shea Network held the first African Cosmetics Exhibition in Accra,. Forty exhibitors showcased their high quality and innovative products made in Africa and with African ingredients. These entrepreneurs attracted over 500 residents of Accra to sample, learn about, and purchase shea-based beauty products. Top: 1 st African Cosmetics Exhibition in Accra; L, R: images from Shea 2014, Côte d Ivoire International Events On January 21-23, the GSA attended the Fancy Food Show and the Sustainable Foods Summit in San Francisco, California. On May 13-14, the GSA attended the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers Day in Edison, New Jersey. On September 17-18, the GSA attended the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland. North American Trade & Industry Conference, NYC 9

10 National Association Support In 2014, the GSA supported national associations to establish offices, develop websites, raise funds, hold conferences and exhibitions, and launch projects to strengthen their industries. Quality Campaign During the 2014 shea season, the GSA and national associations trained 30,000 women collectors on quality best practices in,, Côte d Ivoire,,, and. We were able to reach 100% more women than in the previous year. Capacity Building The GSA strengthened the capacity of its national associations and completed the following activities: Raised over $350,000 in funding for national association projects, Launched websites and Facebook pages in and, Established an office and hired a coordinator in, and Developed strategic and operational plans in. National Events The GSA supported several national events across West Africa. In, over 170 stakeholders discussed the Hidden Treasures of Shea in Cotonou. Over 100 women s groups participated. Stakeholders in also held a cosmetics exhibition that featured local entrepreneurs. In, over 80 participants gathered in Accra to discuss shea as a wealth-creating industry. SNG s membership grew by 25% as a result of the conference. In, the GSA supported a stakeholder forum in Bamako. At the event, 150 industry representatives attended and discussed the formation of a multi-stakeholder industry in.

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16 Governance & Staff The GSA is headed by an Executive Committee that is elected every two years by the General Assembly. There are invited Advisory Board members comprising firms and individuals who contribute more than US$50,000 of cash and in-kind support to the GSA. The Secretariat manages the day-to-day running of the Alliance and reports to the Executive Committee. Members / General Assembly Executive Committee Advisory Committee Secretariat Sustainability Working Group Quality Working Group Executive committee Salima Makama President Salima Makama, a law graduate from Amahdu Bello University, is a business woman with interests in agriculture and real estate. She is the Executive Chairperson of Kade Processing and Export Company Ltd., involved in the processing and export of commodities including shea nuts, and recently shea butter. Konate Moumouni Vice President Konate Moumouni is the CEO of Savonnerie Parfumerie du Houet, founded in The company manufactures shower and liquid soap from handmade shea called Kari Beauty for use in hotels and households. He is the Vice President of the Global Shea Alliance Executive Committee. Mark Davis Vice President Mark Davis is the Community Fair Trade Director for the Body Shop, responsible for leadership of the company s pioneering fair trade program that sources ingredients, gifts, and accessories from around the world. Mark brings with him over 20 years of experience of finance, supply chains and environmental development and a genuine passion for shea and Africa. Gilles Adamon EC Member Gilles Adamon founded Natura Sarl in 1994 to promote shea butter from, known for its exceptional quality. With solid experience in the oils and fats industry, both in production and in the supply of oil seeds, Gilles Adamon developed products rich in shea butter combining environment, culture, and modern life. Senyo Kpelly EC Member Senyo Kpelly is a social entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of SeKaf Limited maker of the TAMA range of bath and beauty shea-based products. Kadijatou Lah EC Member Kadijatou Lah is the President for the Interprofessional Network of and the Manager of Lawal International, an agro-exporter based in.

17 Executive committee (continued) Bilkisu Magoro EC Member Bilkisu Magoro is the Founder of Ismor Magoro Foundation, an NGO promoting women s empowerment and community development in the northern states of. Sidiky Aboubacar Sanogo EC Member Sidiky Aboubacar Sanogo is the General Manager of the MAHO-COM, a company specializing in the marketing of shea nuts and butter. He is the president and founding member of Filière Kaité de Côte d Ivoire (FIKA-CI). Antoine Turpin EC Member Antoine Turpin is the Supply Chain Manager for IOI Loders Croklaan. As a worldwide leader in the oils and fats industry, IOI Loders Croklaan supplies edible fats and oils to the global food industry. GSA Secretariat Joe Funt Managing Director Joe Funt leads the organization development efforts of the GSA including strategic planning, membership expansion and collaboration, and fundraising. He also oversees secretariat activities related to sustainability, quality, policy advocacy, and promotion. Aaron Adu Assistant Director Aaron Adu leads GSA regional projects including quality campaigns, market linkage activities, and country level secretariat support. He also supports organizational development, promotion, and working group activities. Doris Anum-Dorhuso Finance Director Doris Anum-Dorhuso is a Chartered Accountant. She oversees day to day financial activities of the GSA, coordinates the annual audit, and prepares Executive Committee financial reports. Shine Aidam GSA Administrative Assistant Shine Aidam provides a wide-range of administrative support for secretariat work including conferences, meetings, and projects. Prince A. Nunoo Member Coordinator Prince A. Nunoo oversees GSA member support and new-member recruitment. He also supports conference preparation and implementation of regional projects. Frank Kyei Owusu Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Frank Kyei Owusu oversees all monitoring and evaluation for GSA projects. He is responsible for ensuring that projects achieve their strategic objectives. Grace Perkins Communications Manager Grace Perkins coordinates GSA communications, including social media, stories from the field, and the quarterly newsletter. She supports conference preparations and other GSA projects. Sarah Watson Peace Corps Coordinator Sarah Watson is responsible for developing shea training materials for Peace Corps Volunteers in West Africa. Before joining the GSA, Sarah served as an agriculture volunteer in the Brongahafo region of. Samuel Owriedu Driver Samuel Owriedu is the driver for the GSA secretariat. He has been working for the secretariat since

18 Members 3F A & A F.lli Parodi Spa AAK ABEIL-CI (Agro Business Expertise et Ing) Abeje Royal Entreprises Limited ABEPEC Acclimatise Ace Commodity Exchange ACOGEDI SARL Active Organics ADDICTION VENTURES Advance Beauty AFRICAN WOMEN AGRIBUSINESS NETWORK Africare Afrikahandel Agro Industrie Developpement Agro Traders Ltd AIB Holdings Aiheri Women Co-op.Kodo Aiya Organics Ajaasuma Holdings Ajebwace Women Coperative Ajinomoto AKA Co. Akoma Coperative Multipurpose SOCIETY Akumibedo Women Multipiurpose Cooperative Albarika Cooperative All Pure Nature Anamelo Business Support Services Ltd Anbez Innovations Ltd Anita Grant Ltd Antemana Aratishea Limited ARCIP ARDENT AGRO INT'L LTD Ariella Global Concepts Ltd Aroma Naturals Asli Pure Natural Body Care Association "Tamneeré" Association Karite Association of House Wives and Youth in Agric Association Ragussi Assout Afedez Astrida Naturals, Inc. Aux Belles Dames AWENI ORGANICS NIG LTD AWEP Guinea Basol Batayya Multi Purpose Co-operative Society Bazotaba Women Cooperative Bead for Life Bendoweh Enterprise Benkan Group Inc. Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman Beyond Indulgence Day Spa BG Contracting Limited Blessed Organic Release LTD BlueMoon Multitrade Limited BME Concern Body Basics Absolute Wellness BOLLORE AFRICA LOGISTICS CI Boslopan Nig. LTD BSS Nig Limited Bubbles and Scents Business Advocacy Group C.B.M MARKETS ENTERPRISE CCIM CECI Chansidel Agricolas Charles K. Boateng Enterprise Check Commodities ltd Chegus Commodities Limited Chisara's Gold Products CID COKADI Commandideas Global oil Services Ltd. COPAK Creative Marketing Ltd CRRA Sikasso Dalo Company Limited Damco Daralkuchi INTL LTD [DARALSHEA tm] DataF Inc Davmel Company Ltd Desmet Ballestra Dijmeds Ventures Limited Divine Fish Farming LTD DLG Naturals Italy Sweden Cote d'ivoire India Germany Chad Saudi Arabia Cote d'ivoire Guinea Conakry Uganda Cote d'ivoire Cote d'ivoire Belgium Doka Ventures Dynamic Commodities and General Enterprises Dzifanou Group Sarl E.I. Obasuyi Investment Limited E.T. Browne Drug Company (Palmer's) Earth Safe Scientific Services LTD Earthtone Inc. Ebenezer Services EBT Trading Ouaga Ele Agbe Entrepreneur Youth Cooperative Multipurpose Ets Grace A Dieu Evershea Ltd. Exito Global International Export Made Easy Fair & Sustainable West Africa Fasic International ltd FCT Rural Women Cooperative Felle Global Venture Ltd Festus Investments International Limited Flo Mulvina Ltd Fludor SA FNK GAPA Atakora GAPA-Borgou GAPA-Donga Garga Foundation Gbolamide Farms Limited Geoservice Consult LTD Nuts Ltd Giovi Inc. GIZ GLOBAL BUSINESS FIRM S.A. Global Mamas GolgHill Global Ventures Limited Gracious Shea Products Green Afrik Sarl Groupe Amidjor Groupe de Recherches et d Actions pour un Développement Durable (GRAD-ONG) Groupe Koulhalal GROUPE VELEGDA SARL Groupement Wemoukiga Growrich Resorts LTD GT AKAD TRADING LIMITED HABALI AGRO ALLIED COMPANY Hadid & Huldati Investment LTD Halel Production Hamco Havilak CO. LTD Hawafel Company Hayloft ltd Haymor Natural cosmetics Heal the World, Inc. Healing Earth Bath and Body Health Policy Project Heaven Scent HELP WOMEN.GHANA Heyfash Limited HMagnet Ltd Holife Homegrown Products Limited House of Liberation for Empowerment House of Merola House of Shea Hybrid Agro Business Consultant Limited IBDDG/AP ICCO Ideal Providence Farms Ileoge Day Spa Inner Beautee Institute for Development Research, Advocacy & Training (IDRAT) Intercontinental Group Ltd International Food Science Centre InterSel & Supplies IOF/ Fuji Oils Europe Ismor Magoro Foundation Iymar/ Smarkey Jajirma Integrated Farms Limited Jaksally Youth Group Jankai Men& Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited JAS Trade LLC Jedwards International, Inc. JKH NATURALS INC. Jububa Co-operative Jummy Shea Butter Just Shea Kade Processing and Export Company Kadison Ent nig Ltd Karethic Karikis Karilor Ouagadougou Karima Sarl Togo Togo Togo Guinea Conakry Saudi Arabia Guinea Conakry Denmark Belgium

19 Karite Karite Afrique Sarl Karité du Sahel Karitex Inc. Karitieca- Tengrela Kasny Recon, Inc Kauna Women Coperative Society Kayode KHADARI GROUP Koba Club 1 Kou Beauty Krisant Global Resources (KGR) Kumar Metal Industries PVT ltd Laboratoire M&L (L OCCITANE EN PROVENCE) Ladgroup Limited LadyBaby Lawal International Lawinah Midland Limited Libeau Ltd Lighting the Path Enterprises Loders Croklaan Ltd Lovinah Naturals Lulu Works Trust MAHO-COM Maison Karite Sociedad Limitada -Folkecenter Maltiti Mamese Ventures Limited Mansuki Limited Marubeni Consults Maser Business Solutions MEENA AGRO OIL LTD Megaspice Intergrated Services Melcify Limited Meliorem Business Solutions Ltd Mena Agro Oil Limited Mills DA Modern Ventures MOJILAD UK LTD Monshea Morison Industries PLC MULKISHEA COMMODITY PRODUCTS LIMITED Muri Food&Beverages Naasakle Nad & Co Nakarite NASPAN National Association of Shea Cooperatives Natura Sarl Natural Cosmetics Industry Ltd Natural-Scientific Pharmaceuticals Ltd Nature's Shea butter Nature's Silk Trading Co Naufech Limited Naya Naturals NDOP HANDICRAFT ASSOCIATION(NDOPCRAFT) Neferank Nelsag Ent Int Ltd NESTLE S.A Nesy Concepts New Directions Aromatics Inc. New Vision Royal Niger State Commodity and Export Pro Agc Niger State Fadama III State Commodity Agency NK Holdings Noble Northern Shea Nwaeke Natural Healthcare LTD. Nzuri Watu Beauty & Wellness Olam Olori Cosmetics Olory Shea Olvea BF Omni Market Oracle Business Orsheabu Ltd Owuno Farms LTD Oxfarm P&P Pointlink Int'l Pagsung Shea Butter Pally Global Investment LTD Paradise Springs LTD PBC Shea Ltd PHB Ethical Beauty Presbyterian Agriculture Serivces Projet Karite/MPFEF/ONUDI R and R Luxury LTD Rakadiri Limited Rascato Commercial Ventures RECAF Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS) REKAF/UGPPK Reseau Cercle des femmes pour le development Cote d'ivoire Canada Cote d'ivoire India South Sudan Cote d'ivoire Spain Norway Guinea Conakry Cameroon Luxembourg Switzerland Canada Guinea Conakry RESP The Responsible Ecosystems Sourcing Platform Revy Trust Rikoto Womens Co-Operative Rukaya Entreprise Rural Women Group S.DE-FLASH VENTURES LIMITED Saidu&Sons Ltd Salid Agriculture LTD Samoro Investment LTD Sanbeche Imports And Exports Sandiba Company Limited Sangosan Limited SAP SAREPTA Savannah Nutrition Limited Savorienne Perfumerie du Houet Saxasire Seeds Essentials Limited Sekaf Ltd SEKLAA Enterprise Service to Humanity Foundation Shea Agro LTD Shea Butter Central Shea Elegance Shea Glow Compnay Ltd Shea Network Shea Origin Limited Shea Radiance SheaButter Cottage Sheabuttersheen Sheanut Association Shebu Industries SIDO SIKA SA Siyem Soap School Snfa LTD SNV-Netherlands Dev't Organisation Sokaiko Shea butter and Agro Processing Company Limited Sokarima SOKARITE Solutions Oasis ltd. SONGAGOLD PRESTIGE LIMITED SOPHI'S SHEA-BUTTER SOS Sahel Sportique Brands StarShea Ltd Strange Industries Ltd Strictly Roots International Sundial Brands LLC Suraya Resource LTD Table Filiere Karite TALOB ENTERPRISES NIGERIA LIMITED Tamale Sheabutter Cluster Initiative TBRC Ltd (Nig) Technoserve The Body Shop The Clorox Company (Burt's Bees) The Hall Star Company The Hershey Company The Pure Company The Savannah Fruits Company Ltd THE SHEA SHOP The United Africa Fruit Company Ltd Tidaji Shea Butter Association Tomben Trade Aid Intergrated TradeRight International Treasures Multi Agro IND.Investment LTD Tree of Life TreeAid Triple-S Global Concept Ltd Tucan Tungteiya Shea Butter Extraction Womens Association Ubangari Ltd UGPPK Comoe UGPPK Leo ULPK- Sanankonoba Umma Farm Nig ltd Union Kaloje UPROBEK- Neem Venture Renewable Energy Verities Research & Services Ltd Volonte De Diev Limited WAML Wendy Ben Niekye. Widows and Orphans movement Wilbahi Investments Willaceuticals Williams Tutuola company Wilmar Africa Ltd/ Specialty Fats Wuse 11 Trading Company Limited Youth Advocacy on Rights and Opportunities(YARO) Yuri-Enga ENT Zerilla Switzerland Denmark Liberia Guinea Conakry Senegal Switzerland 19

20 Shea 2015 A PROMISING FUTURE Ouagadougou, March 23-25, 2015 Official Partners Platinum Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors INTERNATIONAL facebook.com/globalsheaalliance Global Shea Alliance Secretariat, Kuku Hill, PMB 35A Osu, Accra,