Shea Kernel Supply Chain and Suppliers Relationships in Rural Borgu,Niger State, Nigeria

• Main Authors: Sidikat, Shitu, Rohaya, Mohd Nor
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Interdisciplinary Research Journa 2016
• Subjects: HM Sociology; HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18112/1/Shea.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18112/; http://www.onlinejournal.in

This paper explores the roles of strong suppliers in shea kernel supply chains and the impact of their roles on the livelihood of weak suppliers (rural women) who are engaged in shea nut picking and processing. In the last few years, the media recognised that the Nigerian shea butter industry is not...