Abstract

This briefing note introduces the African Union's Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Action Plan (2024 - 2034) which aims to improve soil health in Africa for enhanced agricultural productivity, increased food security and poverty alleviation. It provides the strategic framework of the AFSH Action Plan and details the outcome areas, outputs and actions that specifically target soil health. Some of the key action areas include an improved policy environment, improved finance and investments, targeted soil health interventions, increased networking and knowledge exchange, and improved institutional and human capacity for sustainable soil health.