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Samuel Tetsopgang

Thanks for this "International Code of Conduct for the Use and Management of Fertilizers". This is a comprehensive Code of conduct for the use and sound management of fertilizers worldwide. However, in a developing country such as Cameroon, there is a poor management of governmental institutions, not only in this aspects, but almost in all aspect of societal life. There is almost an inexistent regulation regarding the use and management of fertilizers. And this is not going to change soon. In addition, most fertilizers are imported in the country. May be some fertilizers are packed inside the country. Then, I propose to strengthen the policies regarding the international trade of fertilizers. In addition, a survey regarding the current practices on the use and management of fertilizers in a country such as Cameroon may help to come out with a stronger Code of conduct regarding this issue.

Then, find below answers for some of the questions you required:

Is an International Code of Conduct for the Use and Management of Fertilizers beneficial and useful? To whom, and why?

Yes. To the stakeholders in charge of use and management of fertilizers

Does this Fertilizer Code of Conduct address all aspects necessary to ensure the responsible use of fertilizers, optimizing benefits while minimizing risks?

No. Since many aspects of this code depend on the governments. In case of poor governance, this is going the affect the code

Are there any topics or subject matter missing from this Fertilizer Code of Conduct? If so, what are they?

International trade is going to affect the use and management of fertilizers specially in countries with poor governance

Do you have any other suggestions or comments not covered in the above questions? If so, please elaborate.

I propose to strengthen the policies regarding the international trade of fertilizers.