International Fertilizer Association Explained

International Fertilizer Association
Headquarters:	Paris, France
Leader Title:	Director General
Leader Name:	Alzbeta Klein

The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) promotes the efficient and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients to enable sustainable agricultural systems. IFA a membership consists of more than 400 entities from producers through traders and distributors, as well as service providers, research organizations, tech startups and non-governmental organizations.

IFA was founded in 1927 in London as the International Superphosphate Manufacturers Association.

International consultation

IFA has consultative status with various agencies of the United Nations (UN), including:

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
• United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Association also cooperates actively with:

• Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
  • World Bank Group World Trade Organization (WTO).

Board

Alzebeta Klein is the CEO and director general of the International Fertilizer Association.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Board Member . 2024-07-27 . International Fertilizer Association.
2. News: Dempsey . Harry . Savage . Susannah . 23 November 2023 . Anglo American’s high-stakes bet on a new way to feed the world . 2024-07-27 . FT.com . ProQuest.