Public Incentives and Information Systems for Africa Soil Health

About The Event

This session will spotlight the central role of soil health and the need to provide appropriate incentives through public policy and support programs in advancing Africa’s food systems transformation. Framed within the CAADP Kampala Strategy and Action Plan, the event will explore how enhanced soil health information systems can support African Union Members in integrating soil health into national planning processes. Robust soil data systems are essential for designing and implementing effective public support programs that deliver inclusive and sustainable outcomes.

Central to this is the repurposing of fertilizer subsidies to increase long-term agricultural productivity and improve soil health in the fiscally constrained environment. This includes better targeting, providing soil specific recommendations, and providing incentives for adoption of site-specific integrated soil management practices. This session will highlight global issues around soil health, with a focus on regional (continental) processes with specific country examples. Stakeholders leading soil policy reform at each of these levels will share their experiences. The session will facilitate dialogue on aligning national and continental frameworks, strengthening institutional and technical capacities, enhancing soil information systems, and enabling the uptake of incentive mechanisms that promote sustainable and equitable food systems.