Striving for an African continent free from hunger and malnutrition thanks to fertile soils and adequate agricultural production.

In November 2007, the IFA Executive Committee decided to establish an IFA Africa Forum.

This IFA regional body is composed of IFA members with a long-term interest in developing fertilizer use to improve soil fertility, agricultural production and human nutrition and alleviate poverty in Africa.

The Forum provides a platform for its members to exchange views and expertise on key issues. It will facilitate effective communication of the interests and positions of the fertilizer industry to key interlocutors with regard to African issues. It is expected to contribute to greater awareness of the positive role fertilizers can play in Africa’s development. Finally, it should contribute to increased fertilizer use by African farmers, in line with agronomic recommendations.

The Forum’s activities target both the pan-African and Sub-Saharan levels.

The Forum is open to all IFA members with on-theground activities in Africa, i.e. to any IFA member committed to developing the African fertilizer market in the long term. Non-industry organizations may be associated, but without being members.

The Forum is anticipated to meet once a year, in conjunction with another relevant event.

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