African Agriculture and Food Systems
Zanzibar, December 11, 2024 In a historic moment of ambition and foresight, Tanzania has unveiled its Draft National Development Vision 2050, laying the foundation for an inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future. His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, presiding over the unveiling ceremony. The event brought together […]
Dar es Salaam, December 11, 2024 – The potential for Tanzania to emerge as a global leader in mango production and processing was the focus of a dynamic Twitter Spaces discussion hosted by Agribusiness East Africa on December 8, 2024. Moderated by SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga and Prof. Andrew Temu, the session brought together agricultural […]
Juma Msafiri The East African Community (EAC) Vision 2050 presents an ambitious roadmap for the socio-economic transformation of the region, aiming to elevate it to upper-middle-income status by the year 2050. With its focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and economic resilience, this vision provides a framework that reflects the aspirations of East Africans, promoting integrated development […]
By Brenda Ngatara, SAGCOT Centre Mbeya, Tanzania—On December 5 and 6, 2024, AGRA Tanzania, in collaboration with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and other partners, hosted a two-day workshop in Mbeya to officially launch the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) project. This transformative initiative, led by AGRA […]
Dodoma, Tanzania, December 5, 2024 This morning, the Best Western Dodoma City Hotel is hosting a high-level workshop to chart the future of Tanzania’s Warehouse Receipts System (WRS). The event, spearheaded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Warehouse Receipts Regulatory Board (WRRB) and Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre […]
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, which the SAGCOT Centre drives, is a public-private partnership (PPP) that has become a driving force in Tanzania’s agricultural development. Conceived as a part of Klimimo Kwanza policy and launched in 2010 at the World Economic Forum in Dar es Salaam, SAGCOT has fostered inclusive growth, promoted sustainable […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a candid and inspiring address, Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre, shared the remarkable journey of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a transformative initiative rooted in government and private sector collaboration. SAGCOT has become a showcase of the power of prioritization, partnerships, and persistence in agricultural […]
Exploring the Transformation of Tanzanian Agriculture Through Digital Innovation: A Critical Dialogue Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent On September 3, 2023, a delegation from AGRA visited Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, igniting crucial conversations about the role of digital technology in transforming agriculture and food systems. The visit underscored the urgency of leveraging innovative tools to address challenges across value […]
By Juma Msafiri In the realm of global agriculture, aromatic rice occupies a unique niche. Loved for its enchanting fragrance and premium quality, aromatic rice commands a high market value and symbolizes culinary excellence across cultures. A groundbreaking study published in Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems by Cyprien Ndikuryayo and colleagues has unlocked new insights […]
The Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program is a $345 million, seven-year initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the World Bank. Morogoro, Tanzania, November 30, 2024 – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, in partnership with the SAGCOT Centre and other key stakeholders, convened a pivotal […]