FTF Soil Fertility Technology Adoption, Policy Reform and Knowledge Management Project (IFDC)

International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) will initiate activities aimed to develop a harmonized fertilizer quality regulatory system (FQRS) for the member countries of COMESA in East and Southern Africa. This activity supports U.S. economic interest as it engages U.S. private sector and U.S.

University expertise to address the GFSS goal of reducing global hunger, malnutrition, and poverty..Description of Activities: Project activities and interventions are characterized into three major focus areas: 1) Developing and diffusing technologies that address nutrient management and promote sustainable agricultural intensification; 2) Conducting evidence-based policy analysis (fertilizer policy assessments, impact assessments and economic studies) to support reform; and 3) Documenting and analyzing knowledge generated from activities to improve productivity and food security.