African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam To strengthen food security and enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, Norges Vel Tanzania has introduced “The Growing Resilience Program,” a five-year initiative to transform rice production in the Mbarali District in Mbeya Region, Malinyi District in Morogoro Region, and Kilombero District, also in Morogoro Region Mbarali. The project focuses on increasing […]
Kigali, Rwanda – September 2, 2024 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to host three pivotal side events at the Africa Food Systems Summit 2024, taking place at the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda. These events, scheduled for September 2, will bring together leading figures from governments, multilateral organizations, the private sector, development […]
Financing Africa’s transformation is a multi-layered overarching challenge that demands special attention and a pragmatic approach to move from billions to trillions The calls for structural economic transformation in Africa date back to the 1960s when newly independent nations aimed to eliminate poverty through economic diversification, sustained growth, and job creation. This agenda persists today, […]
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG REPORTER Tanzania, a nation with one of the youngest populations globally, has immense economic growth potential by engaging its youth in agriculture. “According to the World Population Review 2022, youth and children constitute a remarkable 75% of our population,” notes Hon. Hussein Mohammed Bashe, Minister of Agriculture. “This demographic could be the key to […]
By Davis Muthini “We are sitting on a keg of gunpowder. There is no country in Africa where the youth are not angry. If no adequate attention is paid to the needs of the youth in Africa, autumn will turn into winter. It will be hideous for all of us.” This is a statement by […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – August 22, 2024The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, laid the foundation stone for the construction of various infrastructure projects under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) program at the Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan – Mlazo/Ndogowe irrigation scheme during his visit to Dodoma on August 22, […]
Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by the Policy Analysis Group (PAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AAPC has consistently fostered dialogue between public and private sectors, driving critical policy reforms that have significantly transformed […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter As Tanzania continues its march towards economic growth, one sector stands at the heart of this transformation: agriculture. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a bold initiative that began in 2011, has been at the forefront of this change. Under CEO Godfrey Kirenga’s leadership, SAGCOT has revolutionized Tanzania’s agricultural landscape and […]
Juma Msafiri In recent years, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have emerged as leaders in the global organic food market, transforming their agricultural landscapes and positioning themselves as significant exporters of organic products. This rise reflects the increasing global demand for organic foods and is a testament to these countries’ strategic initiatives and investments in promoting […]
By Juma Msafiri The study “The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public-Private Partnerships: From Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism” by Noah M. Pauline, Victor Mbande, and Lowe Börjeson (2023) provides a detailed examination of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative. The authors critically assess the shift from the original ambition of attracting […]