11th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) – Driving Tanzania’s Food Systems Transformation
On August 5, 2025, the 11th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) was convened in Dodoma, bringing together 110 participants from across Tanzania. The gathering united policymakers, researchers, academics, farmers, private sector leaders, development partners, and financial institutions, each committed to advancing Tanzania’s agricultural transformation agenda.…
PAG at the Forefront of Tanzania’s Agricultural Policy Engagement
2025 has been an exciting year for the Policy Analysis Group (PAG), with the privilege of being invited to present to two presidential committees – a clear recognition of our role in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural policy dialogue.
April 24th – PAG presented to the Presidential Commission for Tax Assessment and Advisory, addressing pressing tax revenue challenges faced by the agricultural sector.…
ASPIRES Tanzania Honoured for Research Shaping the Future of Soybean Farming
ASPIRES Tanzania has been recognised for its impactful policy and research work in delivering the Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector.
This recognition from the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) reflects a shared commitment to evidence-based reforms that drive agricultural transformation and improve farmer livelihoods across Tanzania.…
Championing Sustainability and Food Security at the Afro World Agri Food International Conference 2025
On the 21st of July 2025, the Executive Director of ASPIRES Tanzania, Prof. David Nyange, joined a distinguished panel on Sustainability and Food Security during the Afro World Agri Food International Conference at the Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar-es-Salaam.
Now in its third edition, this event brought together:
✅ 150+ exhibitors
✅ 100+ speakers
✅ 1,000+ business delegates
✅ 10,000+ business visitors
The conference, inaugurated by Ambassador and Director of International Trade and Economic Diplomacy, Mr.…
Positioning Tanzania as Africa’s Food Basket: Sera Bora Leads the Conversation on Fertilizer and Seed Security
As Tanzania proudly hosted the Africa Food Systems Forum in September 2023 – the continent’s largest gathering on agriculture and food systems – the Sera Bora Project seized the moment to spotlight a critical conversation. On the sidelines of the Forum, Sera Bora convened a high-level agribusiness roundtable titled “Positioning Tanzania as Africa’s Food Basket: Fertilizer and Seed Security Initiative (FSSI).”…
10th AAPC Celebrates a Decade of Agricultural Policy Progress and Collaboration
The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) was held in Dodoma from April 17th to 19th, 2024, marking a decade of dialogue and impact. The conference gathered over 400 participants, bringing together a dynamic mix of policymakers, researchers, academics, farmers, private sector representatives, development partners, and financial institutions.…
From Pasture to Prosperity: USAID Helps Tanzanian Pastoralist Reach Global Markets
For years, Joshua Makukula, a pastoralist in Tanzania’s Morogoro Region, dreamed of sending his children to a better school and building a brick house that wouldn’t collapse during heavy rains. But climate change was making life harder. With pastureland drying up and grazing space shrinking, feeding his 250 cattle had become a struggle and so had earning enough to support his family.…
Sailing Toward Success: How USAID Helped a Tanzanian Fisherman Multiply His Catch and Income Tenfold
For years, Mr. Robert Gregory Lwanga of Buchosa village in Sengerema District, Mwanza Region, worked tirelessly in the Nile perch fishing industry. Despite his lifelong experience, he could only manage a daily catch of around 30 kilograms. With an income of just TZS 300,000 (USD 111), supporting his family of 12 was a daily challenge.…
The Market Information (Intelligence) Unit: Building Smarter Markets that Drive Informed Decisions for Farmers and Traders
For years, Mr. Kolineli Bukiki, a maize farmer and grain trader in Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, operated with little to no access to reliable market information. Like many farmers across Tanzania, he often relied on word-of-mouth updates or outdated price estimates to decide when and where to sell his crops.…
From Pastoralist to Prosperous Dairy Farmer: How USAID-supported Reforms Transformed Mr. Maloloi’s Life
For many years, Mr. Maloloi Kibangashi, a pastoralist from Dakawa village in Tanzania’s Morogoro Region, struggled to support his family. His dream was simple but powerful: to send his children to a good private school and live in a strong, safe brick house.…
