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Faits marquants de l’atelier 2024 en Côte d’ivoire du Groupe de Travail Technique sur les Engrais
(2024)
L'atelier du Groupe de travail technique (FTWG) 2024 en Côte d'Ivoire, organisé par AfricaFertilizer , a marqué un moment charnière pour les acteurs du secteur des engrais. Organisé le 22 mars 2024, l'atelier visait à valider les statistiques nationales sur les engrais et les données de consommation apparente pour 2023. Les principaux faits saillants comprenaient une augmentation substantielle des importations d'engrais, qui ont augmenté de 78 % à 613 527 tonnes, et une augmentation de 26 % des exportations, atteignant 165 113 tonnes. La consommation apparente a bondi de 92 %, tirée par la reprise de la demande des agriculteurs suite à la baisse des prix internationaux. Les participants ont souligné la nécessité d'améliorer la collecte de données sur les formules d'engrais et ont proposé d'établir un accord de non-divulgation pour faciliter le partage de données entre les entreprises privées.
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Highlights of the Côte d'Ivoire 2024 Technical Working Group Workshop
(2024)
The 2024 Technical Working Group (FTWG) Workshop in Côte d'Ivoire, organized by AfricaFertilizer, marked a pivotal moment for stakeholders in the fertilizer sector. Held on March 22, 2024, the workshop aimed to validate national fertilizer statistics and apparent consumption data for 2023. Key highlights included a substantial increase in fertilizer imports, which rose by 78% to 613,527 MT, and a 26% rise in exports, reaching 165,113 MT. Apparent consumption surged by 92%, driven by recovery in farmer demand following a decline in international prices. Participants emphasized the need for enhanced data collection on fertilizer formulas and proposed establishing a non-disclosure agreement to facilitate data sharing among private companies.
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Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2022 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Kenya
(2022-05)
AfricaFertilizer (AFO) initiative and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has been dedicated to enhancing the availability and accuracy of fertilizer statistics across Africa for nearly a decade. This partnership has led to the establishment of Fertilizer Technical Working Groups (FTWG) in 11 sub-Saharan African countries, including Kenya, aimed at reviewing and validating national fertilizer data. The 2022 workshop held in Nyahururu, Kenya, focused on validating the 2021 fertilizer statistics, updating series output tables, and gathering feedback on the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard. Key objectives included updating participants on the current fertilizer crisis, national programs, and the 2022 retail survey methodology. Outcomes of the workshop featured validated statistics and comprehensive insights into fertilizer trade, production, and consumption trends in Kenya. The methodology involved presentations, group discussions, and collaborative validation processes. The findings emphasized the significance of reliable data in informing agricultural policy and addressing regional fertilizer challenges.
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Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2022 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Zambia
(2022-09)
The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), through its AfricaFertilizer.org (AFO) initiative, collaborates with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to enhance the quality and availability of fertilizer statistics in Africa. This report details a workshop held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 30 to September 1, 2022, which aimed to validate fertilizer statistics for the years 2014 to 2022 and introduce the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard. Participants from various sectors, including public and private entities, contributed to discussions on Zambia’s fertilizer market, the impact of government subsidy programs, and strategies to address the ongoing global fertilizer crisis, particularly in light of challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The outcomes included validated statistics and recommendations for improving data collection processes and policy frameworks.
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Fertilizer Technical Working Groups 2021 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop & Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) Ghana Dashboard Feedback
(2022-03)
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), through its AfricaFertilizer.org initiative, has collaborated with partners like the Feed the Future Enhancing Growth through Regional Agricultural Input Systems (EnGRAIS) to enhance the accuracy and availability of fertilizer statistics in West Africa. Established in 2012, Fertilizer Technical Working Groups (FTWGs) across 11 sub-Saharan African nations, including Ghana, validate national fertilizer data to inform agricultural policy and promote food security. The 2022 FTWG meeting, held in Ghana, aimed to present and validate 2021 fertilizer statistics, update stakeholders on current initiatives, and gather feedback on the Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard. The workshop featured presentations on data validation methodologies and the impact of fertilizer price fluctuations. Key outcomes included validated statistical data on fertilizer imports and consumption, as well as strategies for improving fertilizer data management and accessibility.