About WAFA
The West African Fertilizer Association (WAFA) is a regional, non-profit organization that unites the main stakeholders of the fertilizer sector in West Africa — including producers, importers, distributors, retailers, logistics providers, and institutional partners.
WAFA was created to address the structural challenges facing the fertilizer market and has become a recognized platform for dialogue, coordination, and representation of the private sector before governments, regional bodies, and technical and financial partners.
The Association acts as a catalyst for agricultural development by supporting initiatives that aim to:
- promote an integrated and transparent regional market;
- improve the availability and accessibility of quality fertilizers;
- strengthen the technical and managerial capacities of value-chain actors;
- encourage research, innovation, and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices;
- contribute to the implementation of regional policies for balanced and responsible fertilization.
In collaboration with institutions such as AFBD, UEMOA, ECOWAS, IFDC, IFA, and several development partners, WAFA works to make the fertilizer industry a key driver of agricultural transformation and food sovereignty in West Africa.
Through its programs, training sessions, events, and advocacy efforts, WAFA represents the voice of the private sector and serves as a driving force for lasting change within the fertilizer value chain.
Our Vision
WAFA aims to become the leading West African organization for fertilizer professionals by promoting the implementation of common interest objectives. The association seeks to encourage the rational use of fertilizers, enhance their competitiveness, and support sustainable and responsible agriculture throughout the region.
Our Mission
- Establish an environment that ensures the availability and optimal use of quality fertilizers for West African producers.
- Contribute to the development of regional agricultural policies in agronomy, infrastructure, taxation, and financing, with transparency and in the general interest of agricultural development.
- Support members by facilitating business connections, access to production requirements, and financing mechanisms to improve and expand the fertilizer market.
To achieve this, the Association brings together all the energies, skills, expertise, and resources of its members and technical partners.
"Quality , A Priority"
Our Objectivies
Many objectivies have already been considered and prioritized. We have already begun activity on three of them due to the commitment of a working group elected from among the founder members.
One of the key objectives of WAFA is the quality of fertilizers.
