Chakwera in Kenya attending Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera is in Kenya where he is attending Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit which has brought together all relevant stakeholders to highlight the crucial role of fertilizer and soil health in stimulating sustainable pro-poor productivity growth in African agriculture and to agree on an African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan as well as the Soils Initiative for Africa.

The Summit is expected to endorse a 10-year action plan that will deliver concrete recommendations for steps to be taken by African leaders and stakeholders.

In June, 2006, African Union (AU) Heads of State and Governments endorsed the Abuja Declaration on Fertilizer for the Africa Green revolution, a continental strategy to reverse the worrying trend of poor productivity of the African soils.

Chakwera is expected to return home tomorrow.