Fertilizer Technical Working Group 2022 Fertilizer Statistics Validation Workshop Kenya
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2022-05
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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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Food security, Agricultural policies