The CGIAR Policy Seminar Series on Strengthening Food Systems Resilience continues with its seventh installment, focusing on “Agronomy & Policy Solutions for Effective Implementation of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan.” Scheduled for September 10, 2024, this event will delve into the critical outcomes of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit held in May 2024. The seminar will bring together experts from research, policy, NGOs, and the private sector to discuss how to advance soil health and agricultural productivity across sub-Saharan Africa.
Participants will explore agronomic solutions and policy frameworks that support the resilience of stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The seminar will feature insights from the CGIAR’s research initiatives on Excellence in Agronomy and National Policies and Strategies, highlighting strategies for sustainable fertilizer management and improved soil health. This event provides a platform for collaboration and actionable progress towards achieving the goals of the 10-year AFSH Action Plan.
Featured Speakers:
- Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI
- Antony Chapoto, Executive Director, Secretariat, Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI)
- Wole Fatunbi, Ag. Director of Research and Innovation, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
- Oumou Camara, Vice President of Programs, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
- Bernard Vanlauwe, Deputy Director General, Research for Development, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- Alexander Lingenthal, Senior Policy Officer, Division “Food and nutrition security, global food policy, fisheries”, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
- Habiba Mouttaki, Chief Commercial Officer, Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) Africa
Discussion Panel:
- Richard Mkandawire, Africa Director, Alliance for African Partnership, Michigan State University (MSU)
- Maria Wanzala, Vice President, Policy Services, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP)
- Nancy Laibuni, Advisor, Associate Member, Council of Economic Advisors- Executive Office of the President, Kenya
Moderator:
- Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI
This seminar is essential for stakeholders looking to enhance their understanding of the policy and agronomy approaches necessary for sustainable agricultural development in Africa.
