Visiting Singapore for the International Fertiliser Association (IFA) conference, I couldn’t help but be inspired by this wealthy city state: in a matter of decades it progressed from being impoverished and underdeveloped to being one of the world’s most prosperous nations.

It’s a journey that holds many lessons for Africa, a journey the continent has started, but must accelerate if we are to reach our full potential...

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