Subject: Monthly Newsletter: Former 2SCALE Lead to Take the Helm of IFDC

New President and CEO Announcement • IFDC and Nitricity Partner • Leaving No One Behind • and more!

November 2022 Newsletter

IFDC Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer

Henk van Duijn's headshot

We are pleased to announce that Henk van Duijn has been appointed as IFDC's new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023.


Van Duijn brings more than 30 years of experience in agriculture and international development, with a focus on Europe, Africa, and Asia. He has led an impressive portfolio of programs that empower agribusinesses to access and benefit from profitable markets.


Prior to his selection as IFDC President and CEO, van Duijn served as Vice President, Corporate Services, and Chief Operations and Finance Officer at IFDC. Before that, he headed the 2SCALE program (2019–2021) and served as CEO of Bopinc (2014–2019). As a diplomat and civil service director in the Netherlands, van Duijn led the design, startup, and implementation of large-scale interdisciplinary programs as well as national and international public-private partnerships in Europe, Africa, and Asia. He holds a master’s degree in Land and Water Management from Wageningen University & Research.

News and Blogs

Borlaug panelists (left to right): Teresa Welsh, Dr. Godfrey Bahiigwa, Charlotte Hebebrand, Antony Chapato, Sebastian Nduva, and Rudy Rabbinge

Experts Discuss Bold Action in Africa for Fertilizer and Soil Health

Check out our breakout session, "Achieving Food Security: Bold Action in Africa for Fertilizer and Soil Health" to hear experts discuss solutions for strengthening food security, building resilience, and mitigating climate change in Africa.


produce market in Peru

Global Starvation Looms as Food Price Rises Intensify

A recent SciDev.Net article shows that as food prices continue to rise, many families are on the brink of starvation. Food security analysts, including our own Sebastian Nduva, are warning that prices will intensify further in 2023 due to crop losses.


A team from Nitricity prepares the demonstration system for shipping to IFDC's research facility.

Nitricity and IFDC to Reduce GHG Emissions from Fertilizer Production and Application

IFDC is excited to announce our collaboration with Nitricity, pioneer of producing fertilizer with renewable energy. Nitricity and IFDC have launched a new project at our research facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

 

Fertilizer cost simulator launch graphic - thank you for attending.

IFDC Launches an Online Fertilizer Cost Simulator to Address Regional Fertilizer Supply Chain Challenges

On October 20, the West Africa Fertilizer Cost Build-Up study and the Fertilizer Cost Simulator tool were presented to promote sustainable increases in agricultural productivity for improved food security in West Africa.


Woman sorts seeds out of a blue bowl in South Sudan

World Food Day 2022: IFDC Leaves No One Behind

The effects of climate change, COVID-19, and conflict are devastating food systems around the world. In honor of World Food Day 2022, IFDC shared success stories from resilient farmers in Mozambique, South Sudan, and Burundi.


farmers in a field in Ghana

"Without Fertilizer, All Hell Breaks Loose"

In this article from Dutch publication, Vork, data from Prem Bindraban, IFDC soil scientist and FERARI program lead, is used to discuss the reduction in African food security that has resulted from the current fertilizer shortage.

 

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