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C o n t e n t s

Overview 4 The key to growing Africa’s economies. Interview JANE KARUKU 6 From poverty to profits. Case Study 14 The story of

Makueni County.

Interview JEAN-LOUIS EKRA 16 De-risking agriculture. data 18 Fertiliser Consumption & Cereal Yields in Africa. F e r t i l i s e r s 26 OCP – Putting agriculture at the heart of the growth agenda.