Acknowledgements

This document was developed using materials from various organizations, personal communications with soil data holders in Africa, global soil databases, soil initiative for Africa (SIA) preparatory documents, and the outcome from a Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) convening workshop of partners for soil information system in Africa. The people involved in these sources of information are highly acknowledged. FARA convening workshop was supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We acknowledge individuals and organizations who reviewed the document. Staff from ISRIC, CABI, FAO, and IITA gave recommendations which shaped the document.