Lusaka, Zambia | 1–5 September 2025
Last week, we successfully completed the ESA Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Principles and Practices of Responsible Use of Pesticides in Lusaka. The 5-day program brought together trainers from across East, Southern, West, and North Africa, including regulators, industry representatives, national associations, and development organizations.
The training covered critical topics including:
🌱 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
🛡️ Resistance Management
🔍 Label comprehension
🐝 Pollinator protection
♻️ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
👩🏽🏫 Training and presentation skills
At CropLife Africa Middle East, we remain committed to knowledge sharing, building local capacity, and strengthening stewardship across the region. This ToT is part of our broader effort to empower regulators, industry, and associations with the skills to cascade safe use practices, improve compliance, and support sustainable agriculture.
It was a privilege to learn, share, and build stronger regional networks together. The journey continues as participants take these lessons home to train others and amplify impact across their countries and institutions.
👏 Congratulations to all participants and thank you for your energy and commitment!