Agric reforms backs Vision 2050 goals in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: The deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Stephen Nindi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to align agricultural transformation with the country’s long-term development goals, particularly those outlined in the Tanzania Development Vision 2050.
At the recent high-level Food Systems Stakeholder Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Dr Nindi made the commitment.
According to him, agriculture remained a key component of the country’s socioeconomic development.
The transformation of our food systems is not just about increasing productivity, but ensuring inclusivity, nutrition and sustainability as well.
To achieve prosperity for all, this transformation must be integrated into our national development goals.
According to the deputy PS, agriculture must be aligned with nutrition, climate resilience, and economic empowerment in order to truly achieve inclusive growth.
According to him, the ministry is committed to working closely with partners, including UN agencies and local stakeholders, in order to ensure that farmers, especially smallholders, are not left behind.
The workshop reflects the government’s effort to integrate evidence-based planning with community-driven solutions, particularly in the face of postdiscovery opportunities.
Under the UN’s Joint Programme on Food Systems Transformation, the workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including government ministries, development partners, civil society, academia, youth networks, the private sector, and organizations representing disabled people.
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In addition to reviewing the progress on Tanzania’s UNFSS+4 commitments, it provided a critical forum for assessing the progress on the Food Systems Transformation Roadmap (2021-2025).
Dr Nyabenyi Tipo, FAO Country Representative in Tanzania, said the UN is committed to supporting the country’s food system transformation.
The agriculture sector remains the backbone of the economy, contributing 29.1 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employing over 65 percent of the population, and earning valuable export revenues. It plays a crucial role in food and nutrition security, rural development, and industrialization. In this regard, its transformation is crucial to agricultural growth, prosperity, and the wellbeing of all Tanzanians.
Tanzania has embraced global efforts to reshape its food systems by harnessing its vast agricultural potential, enabling the country to feed itself and become a food basket for the region since 2021.
“We need to invest in climate-smart agriculture, efficient water use, crop diversification, and inclusive value chains that empower women, youth, and people with disabilities,” she said.
A transformation of food systems is not just a reform; it is a key to achieving sustainable development and national goals.
