Joint Development Partner Statement: - The Nairobi Declaration - A joint Declaration by African Development Bank, Bill &

Inciting a renewed focus and impetus on simultaneously improving access to and sustainable use of fertilizer and soil health is of great priority to raise the sustainability, short and long term productivity, profitability, inclusivity, and resilience of African agriculture and food systems. [...] We support actions to improve research and development, policy transparency and consistency, and equitable financing to ensure the implementation of policies, and the development of resilient supply chains that encourage private sector led fertilizer markets that are inclusive and competitive. [...] Commitments contributing to Outcome 2 - Improved Access and Affordability to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers By improving the access and affordability of organic and inorganic fertilizers and soil amendments is paramount to ensure sustainability and resilience in favor of African farmers, especially smallholder and women farmers. [...] Commitments contributing to Outcome 3 - Greater Efficiency, Resilience and Sustainable Use of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Inputs and Enhancement of Soil Health Interventions By increasing efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in enhancing soil health and the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers relies on better information and recommendations tailored to specific soils, crops, and cl. [...] Commitments contributing to Outcome 4 - Institutional and Human Capacity Enhanced for Sustainable Soil Health and Fertilizer Management By improving organic and inorganic fertilizer use efficiency and soil health relies strongly on human capacity and agency.