In Africa, group purchases are helping local commerce, while smallholders would benefit from detailed satellite images.
Into the mix comes a social organisation from Ghana, which helps women in West Africa grow and sell shea nuts. The fruits are used in food products and cosmetics; the global market is currently estimated at $2 billion annually.
A digital platform is already helping more than 19,000 women increase their earnings by allowing them to sell directly to buyers. Ensuring transparency and traceability of goods.
Local partners train the women in financial skills like mobile banking, eCommerce and reserve accumulation. Additionally, protected parklands are created together with communities.
In South America, meanwhile, work is underway to track sustainable food supply chains.Â
