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Our Programmes

Programmes & Initiatives

Driving Real Impact Across the Shea Value Chain

NiSA implements targeted programmes to strengthen Uganda's shea sector and empower rural communities. Through strategic partnerships, we deliver measurable results across the entire value chain.

Climate Smart Jobs Programme

Programme 1

Climate Smart Jobs Programme

A 4-year UK-funded initiative promoting sustainable livelihoods and women's economic empowerment across Uganda's shea belt.

Key Components
  • Market Systems Development
  • Uganda Climate Innovation Fund
  • Ecosystem Services

Impact: Supporting women and refugees in climate-smart agriculture across Northern Uganda.

Shea Value Chain Strengthening

Programme 2

Shea Value Chain Strengthening

Improving the shea value chain from collection to export, ensuring quality standards and fair returns for cooperatives and SMEs.

Key Activities
  • Quality improvement training for collectors
  • Processing facility upgrades
  • Export market development
  • Traceability systems implementation
Community Empowerment Initiative

Programme 3

Community Empowerment Initiative

Empowering rural women through skills training, cooperative development, and access to finance in the shea sector.

Key Activities
  • Women's cooperative formation and strengthening
  • Financial literacy and access to credit
  • Leadership and governance training
  • Youth engagement in shea sector

Collaboration

Our Partners

NiSA partners with government, development agencies, and the private sector to transform the shea value chain.

Government Partners

Aligning shea development with Uganda's national economic growth priorities.

Development Partners

International agencies funding programmes that create lasting impact.

Private Sector

Building sustainable market linkages and commercial growth in the shea sector.

Research Institutions

Advancing knowledge on Nilotica shea varieties, processing, and sustainability.