Mkuranga, Pwani Region, Tanzania—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development for Canada, has launched a six-year project to promote sustainable agriculture and increase employment opportunities for youth and women in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) region. The event took place on May 15, 2024, at Koga Farm, a prominent mango farm in Kibamba Village, Mkuranga District. Under the Government of Canada, CARE International Canada will fund the project with approximately CAD 20 million (TZS 38 billion). Hon. David Silinde (MP), Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and Hon. Abubakar Kunenge, Coastal Regional Commissioner, along with local leaders … Continue reading TZS 38 Billion Initiative to Enhance Sustainable Agriculture and Foster Job Creation for Youth and Women in the SAGCOT Area