livelihoods of rural
communities
Value Chains
About
AGRI-CONNECT is an EU-funded programme, contributing towards inclusive economic job creation in the agricultural sector, and towards increasing food and nutrition security in Tanzania.
780000
smallholder farmers in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania and in Zanzibar to be reached.
AGRI-CONNECT Strategic Alignment
Agriculture remains central to Tanzania’s industrialization drive as articulated in the Government’s Five-Year Development Plan and the Agricultural Sector Development Plan Phase Two- ASDP II and the Zanzibar Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ZASDP). An increase in agricultural productivity forms the basis of the country’s industrialization push and employment creation. AGRI-CONNECT is fully aligned with the Government’s priorities as outlined in ASDP II and the ZASDP.
The programme connects farmers to markets, supports behaviour change for good nutrition practices and promotes women and youth employment and climate smart agriculture.
AGRI-CONNECT Result Areas
Result 2.2
Support to private sector agro-businesses projects for three value chains at national level
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€ 100
Million
European Union (EU) Investment
6
%
Projected agricultural growth rate by 2022
7
Targeted Areas (Southern Highlands of Tanzania and Zanzibar)
AGRI-CONNECT is founded on 6 guiding principles
1. Behaviour change for good nutrition practices
2. Improving production, processing and marketing
3. Promoting women and youth employment and climate smart agriculture
4. Supporting better policies for an enabling environment
5. Connecting farmers to markets
6. More investment by SMEs
Notable Quotes
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AGRI-CONNECT contributes to overcoming key constraints in the agriculture sector that limit production, value addition, marketing and access to regional and export markets for horticulture, coffee and tea farmers.
Manfredo Fanti
Head of European Delegation
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We are particularly grateful for the EU financial support, which came at the right time when the ASDP II had recently been launched, and the Government continues to create an enabling environment for industrialization to foster economic growth.
Mr. Doto James
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning
Inclusion of Women and Youth
Women and youth are greatly benefiting, particularly from developments in the horticulture, coffee and tea sectors, with the potential to attract industry which is boosting employment, reducing imports and generating foreign investments in Tanzania.
AGRI-CONNECT Updates
News
November 25, 2024
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IMPACTFUL VIDEO: The Impact of AGRI-CONNECT Programme: Transforming the Southern Highlands on Horticulture Value Chain.
VIDEO: Experience the comprehensive impact of the AGRI-CONNECT Programme under the implementation of Rikolto and its partners across the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. This documentary […]
November 25, 2024
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IMPACTFUL VIDEO: Transforming Farmers’ Communities in Iringa and Njombe through AGRI-CONNECT Programme.
The AGRI-CONNECT Programme is revolutionizing the lives of farmers in Iringa and Njombe, creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and thriving agricultural communities. […]
November 21, 2024
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Business Development Services Summit 2024/2025: Empowering Tanzania’s Smallholder Farmers and Rural Agribusinesses.
Under the theme "Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Rural Agribusinesses through Quality and Affordable Business Development Services," the Business Development […]
November 12, 2024
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