With six years left to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and one year to meet the Malabo Declaration’s deadline, transforming African food systems is critical for ensuring food security. The 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda from September 2-6, aims to catalyze this transformation through innovative science and policies, digital technologies and equipment, home-grown and global solutions, and scaled investments.
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is honored to be participating in multiple events at the upcoming summit and aims to contribute to the discussions and initiatives focused on investing in soil health across Africa.
Join IFDC at these upcoming events and visit our booth to connect with our experts for insights and discussions on advancing agricultural solutions.
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Events IFDC is Participating In
Post AFSH Round Table
Following the successful African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2024, this event will focus on the practical implementation of the AFSH Action Plan (AP) and Soil Initiatives for Africa (SIA).
By invitation only, registration is closed.
Date: Monday, September 2
Time: 8:00 AM-02:00 PM (EAT)
Location: Lemigo Hotel
Hosted by: The Coalition of Implementors for Fertilizers and Soil Health (African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), IFDC, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), AGRA, and the Joint Development Statement Partners.
Innovations for African Soil Health
Sebastian Nduva, AfricaFertilizer Lead, will be speaking in Interactive Panel Discussion #1: Data and Technology Innovations for Soil Health moderated by Leigh Ann Winowiecki, IFDC board member, Global Research Lead for Soil and Land Health at CIFOR-ICRAF, and co-founder of the Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH).
Date: Monday, September 2
Time: 8:00 AM-9:30 AM (EAT)
Location: Youth Dome
Participating Organizations: World Economic Forum, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT , Clim-Eat, Development Gateway, IFDC, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative, NTT Data, and Welthungerhilfe (WHH).
Mobilizing Investments For Equitable, Sustainable, and Nutritious Food Systems in Africa
Dr. Prem Bindraban, FERARI Program Lead, will join this side event as a panel member on fostering inclusive investments that promote food security, sustainability, and nutrition across the continent.
Date: Monday, September 2
Time: 11:45 AM-12:45 AM (EAT)
Location: MH4
Participating Organizations: IFDC, AGRA, Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge, New Partnership For Africa’s Development (NEPAD), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and the Access to Nutrition Initiative.
Plenary Session: Follow-Up of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
In this plenary session, Henk van Duijn, IFDC President and CEO, will join experts as a speaker to discuss key outcomes and next steps following the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit.
Date: Tuesday, September 3
Time: 4:00 PM-5:30 PM (EAT)
Location: Accountability Room
Participating Organizations: IFDC, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP), African Union, International Fertilizer Association (IFA), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Sustain Africa, OCP Group, Yara, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Bayer, Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI).
Investing in Soil Health to Feed a Continent
Leigh Ann Winowiecki, IFDC board member and co-founder of CA4SH, will be a panel member to explore strategies for improving soil health across Africa.
Date: Thursday, September 5
Time: 11:15 AM-1:00PM (EAT)
Participating Organizations: Coalition of Action for Soil Health (CA4SH), the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), AGRA, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CIFOR-ICRAF, SNV, Bayer, OCP Africa, IKEA Foundation, and the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU).
These events will offer insightful discussions, highlighting the vital role of soil health and collaboration in promoting sustainable agricultural growth in Africa and outlining the key actions needed to achieve this goal.
