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Future Youth in Tanzania: A Call for Inclusive Policies to Empower Youth in Agriculture

August 25, 2024
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| Tanzania

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 transforming agriculture, a sector…

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BBT Ndogowe Farm Impresses Vice President Dr. Mpango

August 23, 2024
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| News, Tanzania

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, 2024. While laying the…

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Policy Brief: Leveraging a Decade of Agricultural Policy Reforms for a Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Future in Tanzania

August 23, 2024
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| Africa, Features, Research, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

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 the agricultural sector. As…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Revolution: Inside SAGCOT’s Transformative Journey

August 21, 2024
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| Africa, Tanzania

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 set a benchmark for…

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The Rise of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda as Organic Food Export Powerhouses

August 21, 2024
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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 sustainable farming practices. Tanzania’s…

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Critique of “The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public-Private Partnerships” by Pauline et al. (2023)

August 21, 2024
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| Africa, Tanzania

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 large-scale agricultural investments to…

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Tanzania’s Coffee Industry Embarks on a New Journey with Mobile Coffee Cafés

August 20, 2024
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| Africa, Features, Tanzania

In a groundbreaking move to modernize the coffee industry and empower the youth, Tanzania has launched an innovative Mobile Coffee Cafés initiative. This project, managed by the Tanzania Coffee Board under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) project, was inaugurated during the opening of the Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition at the Nzuguni Grounds in Dodoma City. Prime Minister…

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Tunsime Kyando Appointed as Farm Africa’s New Country Director in Tanzania

August 18, 2024
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| Features, Tanzania

By Juma Msafiri Farm Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tunsime Kyando as the new Country Director for Tanzania. Tunsime brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the field of international development for over 14 years. Her background as a Tanzanian development economist uniquely positions her to lead Farm Africa’s regional initiatives. In her…

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The Global Surge of Avocado: A Green Gold Revolution Across Ten Countries

August 16, 2024
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| Africa

Juma Msafiri The avocado, often dubbed “green gold,” has rapidly grown in popularity across the globe, transforming from a niche product to a staple in diets worldwide. This surge has significantly impacted the economies of several countries, with some nations leading the charge in production and export. Here’s a look at how ten countries are making their mark on…

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