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Policies and actions to stimulate private sector fertilizer marketing in sub-Saharan Africa

Agricultural Management, Marketing and Finance Occasional Paper, No. 15

Year of publication 2007

Pages 96

Author Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Agricultural management, marketing and finance occasional paper

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This paper synthesizes literature reviewed in order to characterize lessons learned from reform over the past two decades, identifies areas of consensus for improving fertilizer markets and increasing fertilizer use, evaluates the pros and cons of ongoing debates, and proposes potential actions for resolving debates and moving forward. It is hoped that the paper will provide valuable information for policymakers in Africa, as well as donors and fertilizer marketing companies.

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