Subject: Monthly Newsletter: Celebrating Peace, Promise, and Potential on the African Continent

Africa Day 2023 • May Project Feature • Preparations for IFDC's 50th Anniversary • and more!

May 2023 Newsletter

Africa Day: A Vibrant Celebration of Peace, Promise, and Potential

The IFDC Mali team celebrates the arrival of President and CEO Henk van Duijn.

Since its inception in 1962, Africa Day has served as an opportunity to celebrate unity, diversity, and progress on the African continent.


On May 25, IFDC and our colleagues, partners, and friends from around the world joined together to celebrate Africa Day 2023 by showcasing the continent's rich heritage, dynamic cultures, and transformative progress while also sharing sustainable opportunities for continued growth and resilience.


In line with our celebration, President and CEO Henk van Duijn continued his travels to IFDC's offices in Africa. Most recently, van Duijn met with staff, donors, and potential partners in Nigeria. This is the seventh country he has visited, following Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Ghana.

May Project Feature: AfricaFertilizer

Farmers apply fertilizer in Uganda

Previously known as AfricaFertilizer.org, AfricaFertilizer is the premier source for fertilizer statistics and information in Africa. Since 2009, AfricaFertilizer has used coordinated partnerships and data-sharing mechanisms to collect, process, and publish fertilizer production, trade, and consumption statistics for the principal fertilizer markets in sub-Saharan Africa.

A woman in a black and white shirt holds an eggplant

Using microdosing to feed the soil and improve incomes

Meet Binta Ba, a 52-year-old farmer from Senegal. After learning about microdosing from the Feed the Future Senegal Dundël Suuf project, she hesitantly applied the technique on her farm. Binta was greatly impressed by her increased yields and now promotes microdosing to other producers.


Leaders sit at the head table at the tomato pest workshop

Experts collaborate to combat the tomato pest Tuta absoluta

To avoid a repeat of the devastation caused by the tomato pest Tuta absoluta in 2016, HortiNigeria collaborated with the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), hosting a forum for key stakeholders to share solutions for managing Tuta absoluta infestations.


Dogara poses with his large family outside a building

Tomato Jos: The market that is improving livelihoods

Meet Abdulrazak Dogara. Dogara participated in the partnership between HortiNigeria and Tomato Jos, which gives producers valuable knowledge and training on sustainable practices, links them to markets, and ensures they can meet supply requirements.


A man stands on fertilizer bags while a crane moves several in front of him

Consultations on soil health and fertilizer in West Africa

With a view to developing an updated roadmap for improving soil fertility and agricultural productivity in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission recently held virtual consultations with the private sector, civil society, and the public sector.


IFDC President and CEO Henk van Duijn sits next to ISRIC Director Rik van den Bosch while signing the new partnership agreement.

IFDC and ISRIC sign partnership agreement

IFDC and ISRIC – World Soil Information have signed a partnership agreement focused on activities to improve soil fertility and soil health in support of sustainable intensification of agricultural production, predominantly in Africa.


Stakeholders stand behind a host with a microphone

Fertilizer reform: Meeting on Niger’s targeted subsidy system

As part of the Fertilizer Sector Reform Support Project (PARSEN), an informative meeting on Niger’s targeted and traceable subsidy system utilizing electronic vouchers was held on May 16, 2023, at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Niger.


Gearing Up for IFDC's 50th Anniversary

IFDC 50th anniversary graphic

We are currently gearing up for IFDC's 50th Anniversary celebration in 2024.


For almost fifty years, IFDC has combined innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to spread sustainable agricultural solutions for improved soil health, food security, and livelihoods around the world.


If you have memories or photographs from our history to contribute to IFDC's 50th Anniversary celebration, share them with us by uploading them to the dropbox link below!

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