How can the nations of Africa sustainably produce enough nutritious food to feed its communities while improving soil health at the same time? As the continent’s population is set to double by 2050, there is great urgency for creating a clear path of action for sustainable change. But it can be done if we all work together to support implementation of the 10-Year Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan. Hear from donors, researchers, and farmers on the frontlines on the concrete action they will take to tackle these challenges. 

Panelists:
• Dr. Godfrey Bahiigwa, Director of the Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development of the African Union Commission
• Dr. Rattan Lal, Distinguished Professor of Soil Science at The Ohio State University, 2020 World Food Prize laureate, and IFDC board member
• Parmesh Shah, Global Lead for Rural Livelihoods and Agricultural Jobs, World Bank
• Edith Wheatland, Owner, Rockland Farms, Ghana

Moderator:
• Teresa Welsh, President, Bloom Global Communications

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