OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition solutions and phosphate-based fertilizers, has signed a five-year renewable Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The agreement aims to establish a strategic cooperation framework to promote agricultural transformation, low-carbon industrial development, digital innovation, and skills development across Africa and globally.
According to a statement by OCP Group, the MoU strengthens and expands the long-standing collaboration between OCP’s expertise in plant nutrition, industrial operations, and innovation, and UNIDO’s mandate to support inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will work to strengthen integrated agricultural value chains and agribusiness, support the development of green hydrogen and green ammonia, and advance the decarbonization of industrial processes. The agreement also covers cooperation in Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, and the development of smart and sustainable industrial parks.
Hanane Mourchid, Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer at OCP Group, said the partnership “strengthens our ability to drive agricultural transformation and low-carbon industrial development, while building the skills and solutions needed for a just and sustainable transition. Leveraging UNIDO’s convening role and our shared ambition, we aim to foster resilient, inclusive growth that benefits farmers, communities, and the planet.”
Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO, emphasized that “building a world without hunger requires stronger food systems, innovation, and effective partnerships with the private sector. By joining forces with OCP, we can advance green industrial solutions, support climate-resilient agriculture, and expand opportunities for young people as we work toward a more sustainable future for Africa and beyond.”
The MoU marks a new chapter in the partnership between OCP Group and UNIDO, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth across global value chains.
