News » 02.06.2025 - APNI establishes partnership with Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Technical Education
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with METFPA (Ministère de l'Enseignement Technique, de la Formation Professionelle et de l'Apprentissage) of Côte d'Ivoire to promote sustainable agriculture, modernize agricultural education and build the capacity of institutions reporting to METFPA.
The Minister of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship, His Excellency Dr. N'Guessan Koffi, and Dr. Kaushik Majumdar, APNI Director General, formalized a partnership framework agreement with commitments to lead to long-term improvements in the living conditions of rural Côte d'Ivoire populations.
This collaboration focuses on several key areas, including providing technical support to Agricultural Vocational High Schools, Technical High Schools, and Farm Fields Schools of METFPA. It aims to revise and co-develop curriculum while building capacity in highly needed areas. Additionally, it involves organizing workshops focused on plant nutrition and creating educational modules to support the progressive development within the framework of the new curriculum.
Dr. Kaushik Majumdar signed the MOU with the Minister, Mr. N'Guessan KOFFI, and Mr. N'Goran KOUAKOU Jean-Arnaud, Deputy Cabinet Director of the Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training and Apprenticeship.
"With APNI, we are starting a real agricultural revolution. Time for the results to be seen on the field. Together, let's fight food shortages by cultivating all year round. This partnership makes it possible." said His Excellency Dr. N'Guessan Koffi, METFPA Minister.
His Excellency Dr. Koffi N'Guessan envisions prosperous rural communities with reduced drudgery in agricultural practices and increased livelihood opportunities as a pathway to reducing poverty and rural migration.
"At the center of this discussion is the training of the youth to build capacity for entrepreneurship in modernizing agriculture and service delivery to farmers. This will support the adoption of digital and advanced technologies for enhanced crop productivity and access to markets. Applying best practices in different aspects of crop management (seed, water, nutrient, pest, and disease management, etc.) to improve land productivity and farm profitability under a changing climate and bringing entrepreneurial opportunities through enhanced value chains are key interventions needed for transformational changes," explained Dr. Majumdar.
Source: www.floraldaily.com
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