The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference is coming to Dodoma! Mark your calendars for April 17th to 19th, 2024, as the Mabele Hall prepares to host this landmark event.
This year’s conference celebrates a decade of driving change in Tanzania. The theme: “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems.” Join us for three days of thought-provoking discussions and action plans to shape the future of agriculture. For those who can not make it to Dodoma, join via Zoom https://t.co/QeDQU2H7J6
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PROGRAM10th ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL POLICY CONFERENCETheme: “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Driving Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems”April 17 – 19, 2024Mabele Hall, DODOMA Facilitator: Mr. Austin Makani
DAY1: April 17, 2024
TIME
ACTIVITY
RESPONSIBLE
0730 – 0830
Tea and Registration of participants – arrival of guests
PAG Secretariat
0830 – 0845
Arrival of distinguished guests
Protocol Team
0845 – 0900
Arrival of the Guest of Honor
Protocol Team
OPENING SESSION
0900 – 0910
Welcome and Introducing Participants by Groups
Austin Makani, Facilitator
0910 – 0920
Introduction of Chief Guests and Delegations on the High Table
Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
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PAG Secretariat
0930 – 0935
An Overview of the Annual Agricultural Policy Conferences and Progress Made in Agricultural Policy Reforms
Ms. Victoria Michael, Chairperson, Policy Analysis Group (PAG)
0935 – 0945
A Reflection on This Year’s AAPC Theme: “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Driving Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems”
Prof. David Nyange, Policy Advisor, ASPIRES; Chief of Party SERA BORA (Better Policies) Project and Secretariat of PAG/
0945 – 0950
A Short Documentary
0950 – 1000
A Short Highlight (Overview) of the Agriculture Transformation Masterplan
Ms. Elizabeth Missokia, Executive Director, Agricultural Transformation Office (ATO) /IFAD
1000 -1010
Remarks From the Private Sector
Mr. Raphael Maganga, CEO, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation
REMARKS FROM DIGNITARIES
1010 – 1020
Remarks from the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Industry, Trade, Agriculture and Livestock
Hon. Deodatus Mwanyika
1020 – 1035
Remarks from USAID (Representing Development Partners and Agricultural Working Group (AWG)
Mr. Craig Hart, USAID Tanzania Mission Director
1035 – 1045
Remarks from the Ministry of Agriculture, Zanzibar
Dr. Omar Ali Amir, Deputy Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, and Livestock
1045 – 1100
Remarks from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Hon. Abdalah Ulega (MP), Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania Mainland
1100 – 1115
Remarks from the Ministry of Agriculture
Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe (MP), Minister of Agriculture, Tanzania Mainland
1115 – 1135
Official Opening of the 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) by the Guest of Honour
Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP), Prime Minister of the Republic of Tanzania
1135 – 1145
Vote of Thanks
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Center
1145 – 1230 Group photoshoot with the Guest of Honour
1230 – 1300
Media Engagement The rest will network and head out to the lunch buffet
1300 – 1400
Lunch Break
All
DAY ONE: April 17, 2024 | AFTERNOON SESSIONChief Guest:
1400 – 1420 – Chief Guest Remarks
10th AAPC Technical Sessions
Facilitator
KEYNOTE SESSION: A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Driving Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems
Moderator: Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer, SAGCOT Center
1420 – 1435 Paper Presentation:
Prof. David Nyange: Policy Advisor, ASPIRES and Chief of Party, USAID – SERA BORA (Better Policies) Project
1435 – 1500 Panel Discussion:
Panelists (5 minutes each)
Prof. Samuel Wangwe
Principal Associate Researcher, Economic Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
Dr. Lucas Katera
Director of Collaborations & Capacity Building, REPOA
Mr. Gungu Mibavu
Director of Food Security, Ministry of Agriculture
Prof. Riziki Shemdoe
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Mr. Vianey Rweyendela
Country Director, AGRA
1500 – 1545: Q&A Session and Conclusion
Moderator
Thematic Area 1: Food Systems Supportive Policies: Policy Coherence, Predictability, and Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Bohela Lunogelo, Principal Associate Researcher, ESRF
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1545 – 1555
Alignment of the Agriculture Transformation Masterplan with Tanzania’s Vision 2050
Ms. Elizabeth Missokia, Executive Director, Agricultural Transformation Office (ATO) /IFAD
1555 – 1605
ASDP II Midterm Review and Replanning
Mr. Malik Nkoba – Tanzania Agriculture Lead, Axum
1605 – 1615
From SAGCOT to AGCOT: A Scale-Up Strategy for the SAGCOT Model throughout Tanzania
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer, SAGCOT
1615 – 1645 Panel Discussion:
Panelists (5 minutes each)
Ms. Hadija Jabiri
Founder, EatFresh Tanzania
Dr. Daniel Wandera Clief Naku
Lecturer, Department of Geography, St John’s University of Tanzania – East Africa Founder & Country Director, DFD Global Centre for Professional Training, Research & Consulting
Mr. Devang Vussonji
Co-founder– Axum/ Board Member of CEO- Roundtable
Dr. Florens Turuka
Senior Lecturer, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Former Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Presidential Food and Agriculture Delivery Council
Ms. Dorcas Mwakoi
Country Program Lead, AGRA Tanzania
Mr. Vincent Akulumuka
Technical Assistant, AGRICONNECT
1645 – 1730: Q&A Session and Conclusion
Moderator
1730 – 1745 Recap of Day 1 and Closing
1845 onwardsEvening Cocktail: Regenerative Agriculture: Driving Tanzania’s Climate Positive Growth – A night hosted by AXUM
DAYTWO:April18, 2024Special Guest: Hon. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania
0730 – 0830 Arrival of Participants/ Tea and Breakfast
PAG Secretariat
0830 – 0900
Arrival of Guest of Honor
Protocol Team
0900 – 0910
Remarks from the Minister for Agriculture
Hon. Hussein M. Bashe (MP), Minister for Agriculture
0910 – 0920
Remarks from the Minister for Finance
Hon. Mwigulu Nchemba (MP), Minister for Finance
0920 – 0940
Speech from the Guest of Honor
Hon. Dr. Philip I. Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania
0940 – 0950
Presentation from the Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance
0950 – 1005
Panel Discussion: Bank of Tanzania (BOT), Bankers Association, Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA)
Moderator
1005 – 1105
Q & A Session and Discussion
Moderator
1105 – 1115
Stretching and Networking
Thematic Area 2: Enabling Private Sector Policies (Regulatory Frameworks)
Moderator: Mr. Jackson Mahenge, Public and Private Sector Engagement Lead, Axum
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1115 – 1125
Addressing Food Safety Through Food Systems Regulations in Tanzania: The Role of Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA)
Ms. Irene Madeje, Director General, Cereal and Other Produce Board Regulatory Authority (COPRA)
1125 – 1135
Analysis of the Business Enabling Environment for the Sustainability of Sunflower Subsector Development
Mr. Delta Shilla, Monitoring and Results Measurement Officer, Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AMDT)
1135 – 1145
Creating an Enabling Environment for the Private Sector in Fertilizer and Seed Systems
Prof. David Nyange, Policy Advisor, ASPIRES; Chief of Party SERA BORA (Better Policies) Project and Secretariat of PAG/
1145 – 1205 Panel Discussion:
Panelists (5 minutes each)
Dr. Nazael Madalla
Director of Aquaculture, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Ms. Sharifa Chihaka
Program Officer, Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC)
Mr. Kelvin Remen Swai
Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Tuhifadhi Chakula Project
Ms. Aneth Kayombo
Independent Consultant
1205 – 1250: Q&A Session and Conclusion
1300 – 1400
Lunch Break
Thematic Area 3: Trade and Market Policies
Moderator: Mr. Elibariki Shammy, TradeMark Africa
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1400 – 1410
A Comparative Study on Port and Airport Performance in East and Southern Africa
Mr. Anthony Chamanga, Chief Manager, TAHA
1410 – 1420
An Evaluation of Warehouse Receipt System and Collateral Management in Tanzania
Mr. Julius Kallambo, Consultant
1420 – 1430
Alignment of Tanzania’s AfCFTA Strategy with EAC Strategy: Priority value chain in food systems
Dr. Josephat Kweka, Talanta Consultant
1430 – 1440
Determinants for Foreign Direct Investment in Agriculture and its Implications for Trade
Dr. Elibariki Msuya, Sokoine University of Agriculture
1440 – 1455: Panel Discussion:
Panelists
Mr. Zephania Shaidi
Membership & Business Development Manager, East African Business Council
Dr. David Biswalo
Principal Investment Facilitation Officer and Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC)
Mr. Peter Oldham
Team Leader, AGRICONNECT
1455 – 1540: Q&A Session and Conclusion
Thematic Area 4: Environment
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and the
Moderator:
Ms. Namwaka Omari
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1540 – 1550
Land Leasing in Tanzania: The need for a regulatory framework
Dr. Stephen Nindi, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, and former Director General for Land Use Planning Commission
1550 – 1600
Land Prices Heading Skyward? An Analysis of Farmland Values Across Tanzania
Dr. Ayala Wineman, MSU (Virtual)
1600 – 1610
Modeling the Impact of Land Titling on Market- Oriented Agriculture among Farmers in Tanzania: An instrumental variable approach
Prof. William A. Pallangyo, Public Policy Expert, Tanzania Institute of Accountancy Mr. Samwel Nassary, Economist, University of Dar es Salaam
1610 – 1620
Efficient Water Use, Increasing Climate Smart Adoption and Resilience Through Mobile Irrigation Technologies
Ikunda Terry, Agribusiness Specialist and Food Scientist
1620 – 1630
Building Resilience and Sustainability in Tilapia Aquaculture Through Climate-smart Farming Technologies
Mr. Geoffrey Rucho, Executive Secretary-Aquaculture Association of Tanzania -AAT / Dr. Charles Mahika, Chairman, Aquaculture Association of Tanzania (AAT)
1630 – 1650:
Panel Discussion:
Panelists
Ms. Sarah Scott
Founder and Executive Director, Kijani Pamoja
Mr. Cathbert Tomitho
Executive Director, Land Rights and Research Institute Haki-Ardhi
Mr. John Banga
Manager, Kilombero Cluster SAGCOT
Mr. Leslie Alex (Virtual)
Graduate Student, Michigan State University
1650 – 1735: Q &A Session and Conclusion
Thematic Area 5: Access to Finance and Support Services
Moderator: Mr. Eric Massinda, Interim Executive Director, Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT)
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1735 – 1745
Youth Financial Inclusion in Tanzania: Evidence from 2023 FINSCOPE
Ms. Nellin Njovu, Research Manager, FSDT
1745 – 1755
Managing Climate Risks through Insurance Products for Smallholder Farmers and Livestock Keepers in Tanzania
Ms. Rose Goslinga, Pula
1755 – 1805
Increasing Access to Finance through Technology Platforms
Mr. Firas Ahmed, AzamPay (Virtual)
1805 – 1815
Policy Developments in Carbon Regulations in Africa: Case Study from Kenya: Leveraging Carbon Credit Financing Policies in Africa: ACase Study from Kenya
Mr. Syakaa William, Nature-based Solutions Lead, Axum
1815 – 1830: Panel Discussion:
Panelists
Mr. Nsolo Mlozi
Head, Agri-retail, NMB Bank PLC
Mr. Yohane Kaduma
Managing Director, Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS) Trust
Mr. Mkani Waziri
Research and Advisory Manager, Tanzania Agriculture Development
Bank
1830 – 1930 Q &A Session and Conclusion
Recap and Closing of Day 2
Evening Tea
DAYTHREE:April 19, 2024Special Guest: Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega (MP)
0730 – 0830 Arrival of Participants/ Tea and Breakfast
PAG Secretariat
Thematic Area 6: Access to Farm Inputs and Technology
Moderator: Mr. Bob Shuma, Chairperson, Tanzania Seed Traders Association
Presenters (10 minutes each)
0830 – 0840
Outlook for the Tanzanian Seed Sector Development and a Diversified Agriculture Based on Climate Impact Forecasts
Dr. Idil Ires, Water and Climate Policy Fellow, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Africa
0840 – 0850
Tanzania Seed Investment Plan
Mr. Ipyana Mwakasaka, AGRA
0850 – 0900
Irrigation as a Catalyst for Agricultural Development Policy: Policy Brief on Enhancing Productivity of Small-Scale Banana Farmers in Tanzania
Dr. Felister Tibamanya, Lecturer, Mzumbe University
0900 – 0910
Precision Farming Renaissance: Satellite Technology Shaping Policies for Resilient and Prosperous Farming Communities
Mr. Aloyce Kimaro, Project Manager, Direct Impact (NGO)
0910 – 0940: Panel Discussion:
Panelists (5 minutes each)
Dr. Mshindo Msolla
Head of Sales and Marketing, Minjingu Mines and Fertilizer Limited
Mr. Josephat Masanja
Agricultural Seed Agency Zonal Manager – Southern Highlands and
East Africa Coordinator, Africa Youth Pastoralist Network
Mr. Joel Laurent
Executive Director, Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA)
Ms. Josephine Kaiza
Country Director, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) Tanzania
Mr. Nyasebwa Chimagu
Director of Crop Development, Ministry for Agriculture
Prof. Isaac Minde
In-country Coordinator, MSU RSM2SNF Project, Tanzania
0940 – 1025 – Q&A Session and Conclusion
1025 – 1035
Stretch and Network
Thematic Area 7: Human Resources, Skills, and Labour Policies
Moderator: Ms. Janet Maro, Executive Director, Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1035 – 1045
Harvesting Success: Scaling Up Integrated Farmer Field and Business School for Lasting Food Security
Ms. Christina John, CARE International
1045 – 1055
Empowering Women-owned Businesses through Public Procurement
Mr. George Temba, Economic and Social Research Foundation of Tanzania (ESRF)
1055 – 1105
Imparting Youth Agribusiness Skills in Horticulture
Mr. Antonio Coello, Chief of Party, USAID Feed the Future Kilimo Tija Activity
1105 – 1115
Employment Transitions and Earnings Dynamics in Tanzania
Dr. Arbogast B. Moshi, Lecturer, University of Dodoma
1115 – 1135 Panel Discussion:
Panelists:
Mr. Franklin Bagalla
Owner and Founder, Tomoni Farms
Ms. Elaine Kijoti
IT & Technologist, Magnoverata Agriculture Farm
Hon.Vallensi Wambali
Director of Arbitration, Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA)
Mr. Edward Furaha
Chief of Party, USAID, Private Sector Strengthening Activity (PSSA)
1135 – 1220 – Q&A Session
1220 – 1400
Lunch Break
SPECIAL SESSION: Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Moderator:
Presenters (10 minutes each)
1400 – 1410
Presentation of the Proposal for the Establishment of the Tanzania Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (TFAA)
Dr Nazael Madalla, Director of Aquaculture, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
1410 – 1420
Presentation of the Proposal for the Establishment of the Livestock Products and Infrastructure Authority (LPIA)
Dr. Florens Turuka, Senior Lecturer, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Former Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Presidential Food and Agriculture Delivery Council
1420 – 1435
Panel Discussion
1435 – 1450
QnA and Discussion
Thematic Area 8: Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Food Systems: Food Safety, Nutrition, Women and Youth
Moderator: Dr. Germana Henry Leyna, Executive Director, Tanzania Food and Nutrition Center (TFNC)
1450 – 1500
Driving Consumer Demand for Dried Pigeon Peas for Nutritional and Economic Benefit
Ms. Vicky Sidney Msamba, Market Development and Climate Change Systems Associate, AMDT
1500 – 1510
Food Service in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Case Study
Mr. Tumaini Charles, Nutrition Specialist, ASPIRES Tanzania Mr. Michael Hall, Researcher, Michigan State University (MSU) (Virtual)
1510 – 1520
Research Supporting African MSMEs to Provide Safe and Nutritious Food
Prof Minde, In-country Coordinator, MSU RSM2SNF Project, Tanzania
1520 – 1530
Supporting Cash Crop Value Chains – Why Nutrition is an Important Component
Mr. Peter Oldham, Team Leader, AGRICONNECT
1530 – 1555 Panel Discussion:
Panelists
Ms. Sophie Tadria
Nutrition Expert, AGRICONNECT
Mr. Philemon Kiemi
Owner and Founder, Kijiji cha Nyuki
Mr. Jacob Njela
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Dr. Lilian Kaale
Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Dar-es- Salaam (UDSM)
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Subject: Application to Participate and Learn at the 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference
Chairperson, Organizing Committee,
I hope this email finds you well.
I would like to take this opportunity to submit an application on behalf of Agri-youth Forum to participate in the 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC), scheduled to take place from April 17th to 19th, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania.
Agri-youth Forum is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting development in the agriculture, environmental, and policy advocacy sectors. We are a youth-led organization based in Dodoma. We work closely with youth and women groups across the entire agriculture sector through our programs.
We recognize the importance of this conference, which will bring together experts and stakeholders in the agriculture sector to discuss crucial topics concerning agricultural policies and food systems. As a young organization, we are eager to learn from experts and contribute to discussions on the future of agriculture and food systems, while continuing to empower and support youth and women in the agriculture sector.
I believe that our participation in this event will help us expand our knowledge and build our capacity to bring about positive change in society, especially for young people working in the agriculture sector. Therefore, we kindly request an invitation to attend this important event so that we can participate fully and learn from other stakeholders, while furthering our collaboration with youth and women groups in the agriculture sector.
We extend our sincere thanks for considering our application.
ISAYA SILUNGWE
Executive Director, Agri-youth Forum
0717214703
Subject: Application to Participate and Learn at the 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference
Chairperson, Organizing Committee,
I hope this email finds you well.
I would like to take this opportunity to submit an application on behalf of Agri-youth Forum to participate in the 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC), scheduled to take place from April 17th to 19th, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania.
Agri-youth Forum is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting development in the agriculture, environmental, and policy advocacy sectors. We are a youth-led organization based in Dodoma. We work closely with youth and women groups across the entire agriculture sector through our programs.
We recognize the importance of this conference, which will bring together experts and stakeholders in the agriculture sector to discuss crucial topics concerning agricultural policies and food systems. As a young organization, we are eager to learn from experts and contribute to discussions on the future of agriculture and food systems, while continuing to empower and support youth and women in the agriculture sector.
I believe that our participation in this event will help us expand our knowledge and build our capacity to bring about positive change in society, especially for young people working in the agriculture sector. Therefore, we kindly request an invitation to attend this important event so that we can participate fully and learn from other stakeholders, while furthering our collaboration with youth and women groups in the agriculture sector.
We extend our sincere thanks for considering our application.
ISAYA SILUNGWE
Executive Director, Agri-youth Forum
0717214703