4th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference in Tanzania

Elizabeth Mwambulukutu<emwambulukutu@outlook.com>, David Nyange<nyange@msu.edu> -

Updated from an original article written by Elizabeth Mwambulukutu and David Nyange.

Theme: Integrating Food and Nutrition Security into Economic Transformation and Industrialization Agenda in Tanzania, 14–16 February 2018, Dodoma, Tanzania

By Elizabeth Mwambulukutu and David Nyange

 BannerWithAllLogos


4th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC 2018)
Theme: Integrating Food and Nutrition Security into Economic Transformation and Industrialization Agenda in Tanzania

PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS

DAY 1
Summary

Presentations


DAY 2
Summary

Presentations
Agriculture Sector Policy: Nutrition in Changing Food Systems

Agriculture Markets and Trade


Enabling Policy for Private Sector Investment

DAY 3 
Summary

Presentations
Agricultural Land Access Dynamics & Land Tenure Policy

Access to Finance and Technologies


Cross-cutting Issues


Associated Videos

Follow the conference on Twitter twitter logo : @AAPC_Tanzania
and the Feed the Future IL for Food Security Policy: @foodsecuritylab

Background Information
Every year, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) convenes a range of critical policy decision-makers and stakeholders in Tanzania’s agricultural sector to share the latest empirical findings, assess progress in agricultural policy reforms, share successes, lessons learned, identify remaining gaps and chart out agenda for future reforms.

The fourth edition of AAPC will look at how key reform implementers of Tanzania’s agricultural sector are delivering under six key pillars relevant to the theme of the conference. These include: 1) Agricultural Sector Policy, (2) Agricultural Trade and Marketing, (3) Enabling Environment for Private Sector Investment, (4) Agricultural Land Access Dynamics & Land Tenure Policy (5) Access to Finance and Technology and (6) M&E, Women and Youth.

Invited speakers will deliver over 20 presentations tailored to the conference’s theme of how agriculture could be the driver rather than follower of economic transformation in Tanzania. These will then be followed by panel discussions where key sector influencers will share experiences and shed light to theme in the local, regional and international contexts.

The Guest of Honor for the Conference is the Prime Minister of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP). The 4th AAPC will also provide an invaluable setting for governments, businesses, researchers and development partners to explore new opportunities to integrate food and nutrition security into economic transformation and industrialization agenda in Tanzania.

Special featured sessions will include the opportunities and challenges of the edible oil sector in Tanzania, the role of nutrition in changing food systems, and the rise on medium sized farms.

The Conference is usually followed by a report covering emerging issues and actionable plans that will move Tanzania’s agriculture forward. The 4th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference is by invitation and is scheduled to take place from 14–16 February 2018 in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Key highlights from the 2017 AAPC included presentation of 31 technical reports with the latest empirical findings, identification of emerging policy issues across six key pillars of agriculture, official launch of the Enabling Business of Agriculture (EBA) by the World Bank, and special featured sessions on youth driving Tanzania’s agricultural sector as well as presenting a draft agro-processing strategy for Tanzania.

About AAPC

AAPC is an annual flagship event organized by the Policy Analysis Group (PAG), an informal and voluntary group with members working on agricultural policy projects and initiatives, academia and local and international policy think tanks. Established in 2013, the group has 20 members and provides a platform for sharing information on policy research and activities so as to enhance coordination, collaboration and synergy. PAG also aims at ensuring consistency in policy messaging.

Did you find this article useful?

You Might Also Be Interested In

Tag List
  • food security group,
  • fsg news,
  • fsp news,
  • innovation lab for food security policy,
  • tanzania
Michigan State University
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).