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Month: June 2024

USAID’s Kilimo Tija Initiative Unleashes Tanzania’s Horticulture Potential, Empowering Youth and Transforming Livelihoods

June 27, 2024
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| Features, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – Since September 2022, USAID’s Kilimo Tija initiative has spearheaded the transformation of Tanzania’s horticulture sector, unlocking economic opportunities and empowering youth across the country. Through a multifaceted approach implemented by ACDI/VOCA, this innovative program focuses on strengthening market systems, increasing access to climate-smart technologies, and improving the enabling environment for…

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USAID’s Development Finance Corporation Mobilizes Financing for Tanzanian Agriculture

June 27, 2024
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| News, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – USAID’s Development Finance Corporation (DFC) initiative is making a substantial impact in Tanzania by leveraging local financing to boost the agricultural sector. The program, which extends partial credit guarantees to encourage private lenders, aims to support under-served borrowers in new sectors and regions, thereby fostering economic growth and development. Agriculture…

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USAID’s Capacity Building in Agriculture Initiative Drives Transformation of Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector

June 27, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – Since its launch in 2015, USAID’s Capacity Building in Agriculture initiative has been instrumental in revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. By focusing on knowledge sharing, data collection, and information dissemination, the $31.9 million initiative has empowered key government actors and producers to drive economic growth and implement climate-smart agricultural practices. Recognizing…

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USAID’s AINFP Initiative Propels Tanzanian Food Processors Towards Nutritional and Economic Success

June 27, 2024
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| News, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – Since its launch in 2018, USAID’s Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) initiative, implemented by TechnoServe, has revolutionized Tanzania’s food landscape. By empowering medium and small-scale food processors in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), AINFP has significantly improved the availability of safe, nutritious, and affordable…

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USAID’s Advancing Nutrition Initiative Drives Significant Health Improvements in Tanzania

June 27, 2024
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| Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – USAID’s Advancing Nutrition initiative has achieved remarkable success in bolstering Tanzania’s nutritional status since its launch in October 2019. By strengthening the capacity of key government institutions to implement the National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP), the initiative has addressed the country’s growing malnutrition challenges amidst a rapidly expanding population….

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“Data-Driven Revolution: How African Policymakers Can Transform Agriculture

June 27, 2024
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| Kenya

Dr. Davis Muthini, Policy Analyst at AGRA. The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the game”. They regulate the roles and behaviour of players in the sector, determine resource allocation, and assign incentives and disincentives accordingly. Policies shape the business environment by influencing costs, risks, and…

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Ruvuma and Mvomero Shine in Successful Soybeans and Cocoa Auctions

June 22, 2024
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| News, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Ruvuma/Mvomero, Tanzania – A soybean auction in Ruvuma and a thriving cocoa auction in Mvomero, both part of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), have highlighted the growing success of Tanzanian farmers and the effectiveness of the Warehouse Receipt System. On June 20, about 451,367 kilograms of soybeans were sold in Ruvuma, fetching prices between TZS 1,310…

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Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) Launches New Transportation and Storage Services for Fresh Produce

June 20, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has introduced a comprehensive new service to enhance the transportation and storage of fresh produce, including vegetables and fruits. This initiative is expected to significantly benefit farmers and traders by providing a reliable and cost-effective means to transport their goods to key markets nationwide. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor…

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Young Farmers Lead the Charge: Spice Farming Initiative Boosts Incomes and Biodiversity in Morogoro

June 18, 2024
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| Features, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

June 18, 2024 A remarkable transformation is taking place in the heart of Morogoro’s Matombo division. The traditionally rich but recently struggling spice farming industry is witnessing a revival, thanks to the collaborative efforts of diverse stakeholders, including the central, regional, and local governments, the SAGCOT Centre (SCL), and Tanganyika Christian Relief Services (TCRS), among others. On June 17th,…

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Tanzania Revamps EAC CET to Drive Economic Growth and Empower Local Businesses

June 13, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania: In a strategic move to bolster domestic production and empower local industries, Tanzania has announced adjustments to the East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET) as part of the 2024/25 budget. Presented by Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu, these changes aim to stimulate economic growth by nurturing the nation’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors….

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