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Stories from the Field: New warehouse model reduces costs and creates local jobs original
New Warehouse Model Reduces Costs and Creates Local Jobs
In the West Gonja district of northern Ghana, GSA sustainability partner, Naasakle, constructed three 40MT warehouses made from local raw materials, including sand bricks and adhesive extracted from leaves of the indigenous Chapa tree. Cement was used in the foundation and for plastering to better secure the structure. The warehouse model resulted in 70 percent cost savings compared to a commensurate warehouse made from cement and other imported materials. Women cooperatives and community members contributed significant labor to the construction, creating a strong sense of ownership. The warehouses are expected to last for over 20 years, with periodic maintenance.
The GSA has commissioned a study sponsored by the USAID Sustainable Shea Initiative to establish a more cost effective warehouse model, allowing more women’s groups in West Africa to benefit from direct and traceable sourcing. The study and models will be published in May 2018.
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