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Month: February 2023

Tanzania Showing the Way in Empowering Youth to Drive Food System Transformation, According to Dr. Agnes Kalibata

February 21, 2023
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By Anthony Muchoki Dr. Agnes M. Kalibata, President of AGRA, has commended the Tanzanian government for taking a significant step towards enabling youth to participate in food system transformation. A strong advocate for youth empowerment in agricuture, Dr Kalibata believes that “the younger generation needs to have productive, meaningful lives. Let’s give them the technologies and opportunity to be…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Potential: The Indispensable Role of Sales and Marketing

February 18, 2023
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By Lucy Msangi There is so much untapped potential in Tanzania that, if harnessed through the power of sales and marketing, could significantly transform the agricultural landscape, propelling our nation into a future of prosperity and sustainability. As advocates for agricultural advancement, we at KilimoKwanza.org have witnessed the burgeoning capabilities of our fertile lands and the tireless dedication of…

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Jakaya Kikwete to be announced Africa Food Prize New Chair

February 15, 2023
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The Africa Food Prize Committee is set to announce Jakaya Kikwete as the new chair for the prestigious award. The announcement is scheduled to take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday, February 17, 2023, on the sidelines of the African Union Summit. Kikwete will take over from the outgoing Chair of the Africa…

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Minister Tumwebaze Champions Digital Transformation at Africa-Korea Agtech Innovation Summit

February 10, 2023
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Nairobi, Kenya – Against the backdrop of the bustling Africa-Korea Agtech Innovation Summit in Nairobi, Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, delivered a thought-provoking discourse that resonated with the summit’s overarching theme of leveraging Disruptive Agricultural Technologies (DATs) to propel Africa’s agricultural sector into a new era. The two-day summit, a culmination of the World Bank-backed Innovation Challenge,…

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SAGCOT 2022 Annual Report: A Year of Remarkable Achievements and Progressive Strides in Tanzanian Agriculture

February 7, 2023
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) unveiled its 2022 Annual Report, chronicling a year of substantial achievements, impactful collaborations, and significant strides in the agricultural sector amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape. Introduction: SAGCOT’s Mission and Vision: Established to revolutionize agriculture in Tanzania, SAGCOT operates at the confluence of government policy, private sector…

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