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    IFDC Report, Volume 11, No. 3
    (1986-09) IFDC
    This report highlights the establishment of the IFDC-Africa Center, an initiative by the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) to enhance its presence and promote agricultural development in the tropics and subtropics of Africa. The Government of Togo has played a crucial role by providing land and granting international immunities and privileges to support the centre's establishment. Plans are underway to secure donor support for infrastructure development and staffing to station staff in Togo by 1987. The IFDC-Africa Center, located near the Togolese phosphate mine and port facilities, focuses on technology research and development, training, and technical assistance in collaboration with national and international stations. The center's objectives include addressing constraints to fertilizer use, promoting the utilization of indigenous resources as fertilizers, and filling personnel needs in the fertilizer sector. The report also announces the appointment of Dr Paul L.G. Vlek as the Director of the IFDC-Africa Center and highlights his experience and contributions to IFDC's research programs. Additionally, it mentions the new leadership in the Agro-Economic Division and the acquisition of a patent on urease inhibitors, which can help reduce nitrogen loss in agricultural soils. The report concludes by discussing the completion of a fertilizer distribution plan in Indonesia, outlining the challenges and projections for fertilizer movement in the country over the next decade.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 17, No. 3
    (1992-09) IFDC
    This report presents a comprehensive profile of Dr Paul J. Stangel, a distinguished international development official, researcher, and former President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). Dr Stangel's remarkable career spans several decades, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping the agricultural development landscape of developing countries, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. He focused on integrating fertilizer into sustainable and economically viable nutrient management programs for small farmers and establishing agribusiness programs. This report highlights Dr Stangel's contributions, including his advancements in nitrogen fertilizer efficiency and his work in various positions such as agronomist, deputy managing director, and president of IFDC. The report acknowledges Dr Stangel's expertise in research and development, technical assistance, and training programs, emphasizing his lasting impact on improving food production and enhancing the quality of life for people in developing countries.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 26, No. 2
    (2001-12) IFDC
    This report highlights the recent launch of IFDC's redesigned website, which offers enhanced features such as electronic commerce capabilities and online registration for training programs. It also discusses the restructuring of IFDC's organizational structure to accommodate its expanded mandate, focusing on resource development, market development, and regional divisions in Africa and Asia. Additionally, the report showcases IFDC's ongoing projects, including developing agricultural input markets in Nigeria and strengthening peasant and farmers' organizations in West Africa. Overall, the report emphasizes IFDC's commitment to promoting effective plant nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise to enhance agricultural productivity worldwide.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 27, No. 1
    (2002-06) IFDC
    This report provides an overview of three initiatives aimed at improving the supply and quality of agricultural inputs by establishing trade associations in different regions. The first initiative focuses on the southern oblasts of Kyrgyzstan, where the development of an agribusiness trade association aims to address the challenges of credit availability, lack of information, and a corrupt business environment. The association aims to improve access to seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products, thereby boosting agricultural production and alleviating rural poverty. The second case study examines the success of Albania's private sector-led growth in agriculture and business. The report highlights the establishment of trade associations and a federation, which have played a crucial role in advocating policy reform and promoting agribusiness growth. The development of the extra virgin olive oil processing sector is presented as a notable success story, showcasing increased production, investment, and export opportunities. The third initiative focuses on Azerbaijan and its efforts to enhance agricultural production, spur agribusiness growth, and generate employment. The project aims to establish clusters of agricultural input dealers in critical regions, improving their ability to supply inputs and technology to farmers. By providing training, access to credit, and organizational support through a trade association, the project aims to boost grain yields and foster private sector-driven economic growth. Additionally, the report highlights the importance of international collaborations and knowledge exchange in promoting the development of trade associations. Case studies from the United States, Kosovo, and Benin demonstrate how learning from successful models, lobbying experiences, and partnerships can contribute to the sustainability and effectiveness of trade associations in different contexts.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 30, No. 1
    (2005-06) IFDC
    This publication highlights the launch of the "Strengthening Networks of Regional Market Information Systems and Traders' Organizations in West Africa" (MISTOWA) project, aimed at increasing agricultural trade in West Africa through improved market information access. The project focuses on strengthening market information systems (MIS) in West African countries to provide real-time and accurate information to farmers and traders, enabling them to make informed decisions in a competitive market environment. The publication discusses the objectives, implementation, and impact of MISTOWA, emphasizing its alignment with regional integration efforts and the potential benefits for agricultural development in the region. The project's funding, coverage, and the use of information technology tools to facilitate market information dissemination are also highlighted. The publication concludes with statements from various stakeholders, affirming the importance of increasing intra-regional agricultural trade and enforcing protocols to achieve the project's objectives.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 35, No. 1
    (2010-03) IFDC
    AfricaFertilizer.org is a newly launched global forum designed to disseminate and exchange information on fertilizers, soil fertility, and agricultural issues in Africa. This website is a valuable resource, providing agricultural information to stakeholders involved in the movement towards food self-sufficiency in Africa, including farm organizations, researchers, policymakers, extension specialists, agro-input industry representatives, the private sector, donors, funding agencies, and the media. Partially funded by the Strategic Alliance for Agricultural Development in Africa (SAADA) project of the Netherlands' Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS), AfricaFertilizer.org is created and maintained by the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). The website offers interactive features like an Africa-wide nutrient depletion map, downloadable publications, news updates, and other crucial information for agricultural intensification. The concept of AfricaFertilizer.org emerged from the Africa Fertilizer Summit and is expected to contribute to the African Green Revolution, supporting the needs of smallholder farmers. IFDC President and CEO Amit H. Roy emphasize the significance of providing accessible information through AfricaFertilizer.org to fuel the agricultural transformation that African farmers urgently require. IFDC operates through various divisions focused on soil nutrient management, agribusiness development, and resource conservation across Africa. These divisions include EurAsia Division (EAD), East and Southern Africa Division (ESAFD), North and West Africa Division (NWAFD), and Research and Development Division (RDD). Furthermore, IFDC is also implementing the Catalyze Accelerated Agricultural Intensification for Social and Environmental Stability (CATALIST) project in Central Africa's Great Lakes Region (CAGLR). CATALIST aims to reinforce peace, environmental stability, and agricultural production by mobilizing local resources and assisting farming communities. The project utilizes sustainable agricultural intensification methodologies, commodity value chain development, and labour-intensive infrastructure improvements to create accessible and profitable agricultural inputs and outputs markets. Notable achievements of the CATALIST project include increased agro-input trade, farmer income opportunities, new technologies, training programs, and the development of value chains. Another initiative called the MIR Plus project (Marketing Inputs Regionally) also focuses on developing a regional agro-input market in West Africa. This project aims to improve farmers' productivity and access to affordable fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection products. By strengthening policy environments, supporting innovative approaches, providing technical and market information, and establishing links between producers' organizations and agro-dealers, MIR Plus aims to increase yields and economic opportunities for farmers in the region. The development of agricultural value chains is identified as a crucial strategy for poverty reduction in rural areas. Value chain development empowers small-scale farmers to participate more effectively in the agro-food industry by linking farmers with processors, marketers, and buyers. Examples from Ghana highlight the positive outcomes achieved by empowering farmers through coaching and facilitating market linkages, leading to increased income and improved livelihoods.