The characteristics of financing arrangements for the production and marketing of shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) butter in Tamale in the Northern Region of GhanaFootnote^§

§ This article is based on a paper presented at the African Forest Forum workshop 'Forests, People and Environment' held on 4–5 September 2015 preceding the XIV World Forestry Congress in Durban, South Africa

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