African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of African agriculture. The report highlights critical data and insights that shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent’s agri-food sector. Here are the nine […]
Kilimokwanza.org The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has identified Ethiopia as one of the least-performing countries in terms of agricultural growth, particularly in the context of agro-industrialization. Despite significant investments in Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) and Rural Transformation Centers (RTCs), Ethiopia’s agricultural sector […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” identifies Nigeria as one of the least performing countries in terms of agricultural productivity and value addition. The report highlights several underlying issues that have hindered the country’s agricultural growth, despite its vast potential. Challenges […]
Anthony John The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has highlighted Tanzania’s strategic use of agro-industrial growth corridors to enhance its agricultural productivity and value addition, significantly contributing to the country’s economic transformation. The report emphasizes that Tanzania is among the leading African nations […]
Elizabeth Shumbusho The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” spotlights Tanzania’s significant strides in agricultural development and underlines the country’s evolving agrifood landscape. The report reveals that Tanzania has experienced rapid growth in horticulture farming over the past 15 years. From 2008 to 2020, […]
Tuesday, 3rd September 2024: AGRA has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report provides an in-depth analysis of the significant role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in transforming food systems across Africa. Developed through extensive collaboration with a diverse […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2024 kicks off in Kigali, Rwanda, Tanzania is set to take a prominent role in the discussions on sustainable agricultural transformation. The forum, which runs from September 2 to 6, 2024, will unite a diverse array of experts, policymakers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and advocates, all united […]
Juma Msafiri The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2024, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 2 to 6, 2024, represents a significant turning point in Africa’s journey toward sustainable agricultural transformation. Formerly known as the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), this 15th edition marks a critical evolution in the forum’s mission and scope. The […]
TANGA REGION INVESTMENT GUIDE. (2023). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF). Tanga Region, located in northeastern Tanzania, has vast agricultural potential and contributes significantly to the local economy. Over 80% of the population is engaged in agriculture, making it the backbone of the region’s economy. However, the sector […]
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 […]