Who We Are
The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to driving agricultural productivity across Africa through market-driven business solutions in fertilizer and agribusiness.
Established as a strategic partnership initiative by leading African development institutions — including the African Development Bank (AfDB), African Union/NEPAD, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), COMESA Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA), and the Agricultural Marketing Trust of Kenya (AGMARK) — AFAP serves as a trusted catalyst for sustainable agricultural transformation on the continent.
AFAP delivers innovative advisory and implementation services to both the public and private sectors, helping design and execute projects and policies that strengthen fertilizer and agribusiness markets. By combining technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation, AFAP builds competitive, inclusive value chains that enhance smallholder productivity and profitability.
Through its Agribusiness Partnership Contract (APC) mechanism, AFAP provides access to trade finance for fixed assets and inventory, while linking hub agro-dealers and smallholder farmers to global fertilizer and food companies, balanced crop nutrition products, technology providers, financiers, and equipment suppliers. In doing so, AFAP creates lasting partnerships that expand market access, improve input distribution, and unlock Africa’s vast agricultural potential.
AFAP operates through a regionally focused structure with three regional headquarters: Mozambique serves as the Southern Africa Regional Headquarters, overseeing operations in Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia. Ghana is the West Africa Regional Headquarters, supporting activities in Nigeria, while Kenya functions as the East Africa Regional Headquarters, coordinating efforts in Tanzania and Uganda. Additionally, AFAP is exploring the possibility of establishing an office in Madagascar. AFAP combines technical expertise, entrepreneurial innovation, and a unique, continental perspective.
Our approach is holistic & participatory, centered on three pillars
Capacity Building
Delivering tailored training and resources to empower local communities.
Market Linkages
Connecting farmers to fair trade opportunities and resilient supply chains.
Evidence-based Adaptation
Utilizing data and feedback loops to refine programs for maximum impact.
This framework ensures that our interventions are not only effective but also scalable and culturally attuned.
