The African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan and the Soil Initiative for Africa were the focal points of the event, co-hosted by the Coalition of Implementors for Fertilizers and Soil Health and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.

According to a statement by the Coalition of Implementors for Fertilizers and Soil Health, experts stressed the need for African governments and institutions to lead the charge in addressing widespread soil degradation, which poses a significant threat to food security on the continent.

The President and CEO of the International Fertilizer Development Centre, Henk van Duijn, highlighted the urgency of moving beyond declarations to concrete actions.

“The discussions in Kigali underscored the need to focus on coordinated actions that restore and sustain soil health. We must mobilize national resources and ensure policy alignment with local needs,” he said.

The roundtable also underscored the pivotal role of small and medium enterprises in driving agricultural transformation.

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