This initiative is carried out in cooperation with the special initiative ‘Decent work for a Just Transition’, which operates under the brand invest for jobs.
Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the GIZ.
The Green SHIP aims to accelerate sustainable job creation and private sector investment within Ghana’s Shea value chain through environmentally responsible and inclusive approaches.
Mr. Simon Hochstein, head of component, invest for jobs, GIZ Ghana emphasized that ‘investing in green and inclusive value chains such as Shea is critical to achieving Sustainable Economic Development.
Green SHIP he says,’ ‘introduces innovative approaches that will ensure lasting impact for communities and private sector partners alike.”
Reflecting on the initiative, Nathaniel Boakye Mensah, Senior Advisor, invest for jobs, GIZ Ghana highlights that, ” Green SHIP demonstrates how strategic public – private collaboration can address systemic barriers in the Shea value chain.