Your search found 15 records
1 Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS). 2017. Proceedings and recommendations of Scaling Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification in South Asia - A Regional Policy Dialogue, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 8-9 September 2017. New Delhi, India: Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS). 30p.
Sustainable agriculture ; Farming systems ; Conservation agriculture ; Intensification ; Agricultural development ; Agricultural policies ; Corporate culture ; Capacity building ; Entrepreneurship ; Business models / South Asia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048772)
(5.08 MB) (5.08 MB)
2 Thow, A. M.; Greenberg, S.; Hara, M.; Friel, S.; du Toit, A.; Sanders, D. 2018. Improving policy coherence for food security and nutrition in South Africa: a qualitative policy analysis. Food Security, 10(4):1105-1130. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-018-0813-4]
Food security ; Nutrition ; Food policies ; Food supply ; Agricultural policies ; Agricultural production ; Economic policies ; Economic growth ; Trade policies ; Investment policies ; Agreements ; Political aspects ; Public health ; Malnutrition ; Social aspects / South Africa
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048938)
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs12571-018-0813-4.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048938.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048938.pdf
(0.83 MB) (848 KB)
Like most other low and middle-income countries, South Africa must address a rising burden of diet-related chronic disease in a situation of persistent food insecurity and undernutrition. Supply-side policy interventions are a critical component of action to address the double burden of malnutrition. However, the food supply is governed by a number of different policy sectors, and policy incoherence can occur between government action to promote a healthy food supply and objectives for economic liberalization. We analysed the coherence of food supply policy content with respect to nutrition and food security in South Africa, and conducted 14 in-depth interviews with 22 public and private sector actors to identify opportunities to improve policy coherence across sectors governing the food supply. Drawing on Sabatier’s conceptualization of actors as influential in shaping policy outcomes, we identified three coalitions of actors related to food security and nutrition in South Africa: the dominant Economic Growth coalition, the Food Security coalition, and the Health coalition. Understanding the frames, beliefs and resources held by these coalitions offers insights into the policy tensions faced by the Government of South Africa with respect to the food supply. The analysis indicates that the current reconsideration of economic policy agendas favouring liberalization in South Africa, including the termination of most bilateral investment treaties, may present an opportunity for increased recognition of food security and nutrition priorities in food supply policy making. Opportunities to strengthen policy coherence across the food supply for food security and nutrition include: specific changes to economic policy relating to the food supply that achieve both food security/nutrition and economic objectives; creating links between producers and consumers, through markets and fiscal incentives that make healthy / fresh foods more accessible and affordable; increasing formal avenues for engagement by Civil Society in nutrition and food security policy making; and including consideration of the nutritional quality of the food supply in policy objectives across sectors, to create a framework for policy coherence across sectors relating to the food supply.
3 Bouet, A.; Laborde, D. (Eds.) 2017. Agriculture, development, and the global trading system: 2000 - 2015. Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 469p. [doi: https://doi.org/10.2499/9780896292499]
International trade ; Agricultural policies ; Development programmes ; Trade policies ; Trade agreements ; Negotiation ; Food security ; Food stocks ; Agricultural prices ; Domestic markets ; Price volatility ; Market access ; Economic impact ; Tariffs ; Subsidies ; Trade organizations ; WTO ; European Union ; Legal frameworks ; Agricultural insurance ; Crop insurance ; Cotton ; Rice ; Wheat ; Oilseeds ; Soybeans ; Imports ; Exports ; Taxes ; Food aid ; Farmers ; Models / USA / Russian Federation / Brazil / India / China / Canada / Qatar / Uruguay / Indonesia / Doha Development Agenda / Bali
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048949)
https://www.ifpri.org/cdmref/p15738coll2/id/131381/filename/131592.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048949.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048949.pdf
(5.42 MB) (5.42 MB)
This book is devoted to the complex relationship between the global trading system and food security, focusing on two important elements: the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) and how food price volatility can be managed, or not, through trade instruments. The first section of the book is based on the premise that more trade integration can fight poverty and alleviate hunger. The second section examines whether managing price volatility is doable through more or less trade integration. This section deals in particular with policy instruments available for policy makers to cope with price volatility: food stocks, crop insurance, and export restrictions. Analysis concludes that without a strong and efficient World Trade Organization (WTO) capable of conducting ambitious trade negotiations, the food security target will be much more difficult to hit.
4 Borgomeo, Edoardo; Santos, N. 2019. Towards a new generation of policies and investments in agricultural water in the Arab region: fertile ground for innovation. Background paper prepared for the high level meeting on agricultural water policies and investments. Rome, Italy: FAO; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 124p.
Agricultural sector ; Water management ; Water policy ; Agricultural policies ; Irrigation investment ; Funding ; Sustainable Development Goals ; Agricultural development ; Food policies ; Food security ; Water security ; Water supply ; Water scarcity ; Water governance ; Water productivity ; Water user associations ; Water resources ; Groundwater ; Climate change ; Wastewater ; Water reuse ; Innovation ; Technology ; Solar energy ; Public-private partnerships ; Economic value ; Social protection ; Gender ; Farmers ; Case studies / Arab Region / Algeria / Bahrain / Comoros / Djibouti / Egypt / Iraq / Jordan / Kuwait / Lebanon / Libya / Mauritania / Morocco / Oman / Qatar / Saudi Arabia / Somalia / Sudan / Syrian Arab Republic / Tunisia / United Arab Emirates / West Bank and Gaza / Yemen
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049659)
(2.64 MB) (2.64 MB)
The Arab region needs a new generation of policies and investments in agricultural water. Agricultural water management has always posed challenges and opportunities in the Arab world. However, unprecedented and accelerating drivers such as climate change, population growth, and land degradation make agricultural water management a more urgent priority than ever before. In addition, as part of the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, Arab countries have committed to work towards an ambitious set of development targets, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unless the right policies and investments are put in place, it will be difficult to achieve the SDGs, including ending hunger and providing clean water and sanitation for all.
This paper is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Water Management Institute to foster dialogue on agricultural water policies and investments in the context of the FAO led Regional Water Scarcity initiative. The purpose of the paper is to frame the key challenges and opportunities in the sector – including emerging innovations in digital agriculture, water accounting, water supply and wastewater reuse – and to lay out broad strategic directions for action.
This paper is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Water Management Institute to foster dialogue on agricultural water policies and investments in the context of the FAO led Regional Water Scarcity initiative. The purpose of the paper is to frame the key challenges and opportunities in the sector – including emerging innovations in digital agriculture, water accounting, water supply and wastewater reuse – and to lay out broad strategic directions for action.
5 Multsch, S.; Krol, M. S.; Pahlow, M.; Assuncao, A. L. C.; Barretto, A. G. O. P.; van Lier, Q. de J.; Breuer, L. 2020. Assessment of potential implications of agricultural irrigation policy on surface water scarcity in Brazil. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 24(1):307-324. [doi: https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-307-2020]
Water scarcity ; Surface water ; Agricultural policies ; Irrigation management ; Water resources ; Water management ; Water availability ; Water balance ; Crop water use ; Irrigated sites ; Sustainability ; Models / Brazil
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049648)
https://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/24/307/2020/hess-24-307-2020.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H049648.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H049648.pdf
(3.48 MB) (3.48 MB)
Expanding irrigated cropping areas is one of Brazil's strategies to increase agricultural production. This expansion is constrained by water policy goals to restrict water scarcity to acceptable levels. We therefore analysed the trade-off between levels of acceptable water scarcity and feasible expansion of irrigation. The appropriateness of water use in agricultural production was assessed in categories ranging from acceptable to very critical based on the river flow that is equalled or exceeded 95 % of the time (Q95) as an indicator for physical water availability. The crop water balance components were determined for 166 842 sub-catchments covering all of Brazil. The crops considered were cotton, rice, sugarcane, bean, cassava, corn, soybean and wheat, together accounting for 96 % of the harvested area of irrigated and rain-fed agriculture. On currently irrigated land irrigation must be discontinued on 54 % (2.3 Mha) for an acceptable water scarcity level, on 45 % (1.9 Mha) for a comfortable water scarcity level and on 35 % (1.5 Mha) for a worrying water scarcity level, in order to avoid critical water scarcity. An expansion of irrigated areas by irrigating all 45.6 Mha of the rain-fed area would strongly impact surface water resources, resulting in 26.0 Mha experiencing critical and very critical water scarcity. The results show in a spatially differentiated manner that potential future decisions regarding expanding irrigated cropping areas in Brazil must, while pursuing to intensify production practices, consider the likely regional effects on water scarcity levels, in order to reach sustainable agricultural production.
6 Singh, R.; Kumari, T.; Verma, P.; Singh, B. P.; Raghubanshi, A. S. 2022. Compatible package-based agriculture systems: an urgent need for agro-ecological balance and climate change adaptation. Soil Ecology Letters, 4(3):187-212. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42832-021-0087-1]
Farming systems ; Agroecology ; Climate change adaptation ; Agricultural policies ; Conservation agriculture ; Sustainable agriculture ; Agronomic practices ; Organic agriculture ; Cropping systems ; Rice ; Intensification ; Crop yield ; Soil properties ; Soil fertility ; Greenhouse gas emissions ; Biochar ; Bibliometric analysis
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051074)
(1.85 MB)
Besides contributing majorly in the growth of a country, agriculture is one of the severely affected sectors at present. Several modifications and adaptations are being made in agricultural practices to cope-up with the declining soil fertility and changing climate scenarios across the world. However, the development and adoption of a single agricultural practice may not help in the holistic mitigation of the impacts of climate change and may result in economic vulnerability to farmers. Therefore, it is high time to develop and recommend a group of agricultural practices i.e., package-based agriculture system having some compatibility for one another in the long term. In this article, a viewpoint has been given on some emergent agronomic practices adopted in the tropical agro-ecosystems which have potential to be developed as compatible agricultural package in combination. Moreover, we also emphasized on exploring some key indicators/environmental factors to assess the compatibility of different agronomic practices. For identifying the research transition from single to combined agricultural practices, a bibliometric analysis was performed by using conservation agriculture (CA), the system of rice intensification (SRI), organic agriculture and soil (biochar) amendment as the major agronomic practices being used for improving agro-ecological services such as improving nutrient cycling, soil fertility and crop productivity as well as climate change mitigation. The results revealed that scientific communities are now paying attention to exploring the role of combined agricultural practices for agro-ecological balance and climate change adaptation. Moreover, the limitations of the adoption of agronomic packages under different agro-climatic zones have also been highlighted. The recommendations of the study would further help the environmental decision-makers to develop potential measures for climate change mitigation without compromising the agro-ecological balance.
7 Gupta, S.; Kharel, A.; Sugden, F. 2022. Migration and COVID-19 in context: labor migration and the agriculture sector in Nepal. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London. 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 5)
Migration ; Migrant labour ; Agricultural sector ; COVID-19 ; Pandemics ; Labour mobility ; Governance ; Agricultural policies ; State intervention ; Smallholders ; Farmers ; Employment ; Households / Nepal
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051230)
(3.11 MB)
8 Laichena, J.; Kiptoo, E.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Kenya agricultural policy profile. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa. 11p.
Agricultural policies ; Agricultural production ; Diversification ; Food security ; Food policies ; Climate change adaptation ; Climate change mitigation ; Economic aspects ; Indicators ; Strategies ; Farmers / Kenya
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051680)
(471 KB)
This paper aims to provide an overview of Kenyan policies related to agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation in preparation for the Kenya National Policy Dialogue on 12 November 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Dialogue is a joint programme with CGIAR Initiative on Diversification of East and Southern Africa led by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southern Africa, the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) South Africa, and the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Kenya. The paper provides an overview of the economic and administrative profile of the country and general overview of the country’s economic status and agricultural and climate change policies that will be critically debated during the Dialogue.
9 Nawiko, M.; Chomba, C.; Mambwe, M.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Zambia agricultural policy profile. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa. 11p.
Agricultural policies ; Agricultural production ; Diversification ; Climate change ; Food security ; Food policies ; Agricultural sector ; Economic development ; Strategies / East Africa / Southern Africa / Zambia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051682)
(447 KB)
This paper aims to provide an overview of Zambian policies related to agriculture and climate adaptation in preparation for the Zambia National Policy Dialogue, scheduled for 18 August 2022 in Lusaka, Zambia. The dialogue is a joint programme with CGIAR Initiative on Diversification of East and Southern Africa led by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southern Africa, the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) South Africa, and Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF) Zambia. The paper includes an overview of the economic and administrative profile of the country and a descriptive overview of the agricultural and climate policies that are expected to be critically debated at the Dialogue.
10 Nawiko, M.; Chomba, C.; Mambwe, M.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Zambia National Policy Dialogue summary report. Summary report of the National Policy Dialogue, Lusaka, Zambia, 18 August 2022. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa. 18p.
Agricultural policies ; Agricultural sector ; Diversification ; Agribusiness ; Climate change ; Strategies ; Stakeholders ; Smallholders ; Farmers ; Livelihoods ; Private sector ; Investment / East Africa / Southern Africa / Zambia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051683)
https://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Other/PDF/zambia_national_policy_dialogue_summary_report.pdf
(946 KB)
To address the knowledge and coordination gaps and foster an enabling policy and investment environment, the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), together with the Agriculture Consultative Forum (ACF) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) hosted its first National Policy Dialogue at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia, on 18 August 2022. The Dialogue is part of the CGIAR initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa, launched by CGIAR (including IWMI, CIAT, CIMMYT, ILRI, IFPRI, IITA, and WorldFish).
11 Hlahla, S.; Ngidi, M.; Duma, S. E.; Sobratee-Fajurally, N.; Modi, A. T.; Slotow, R.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Policy gaps and food systems optimization: a review of agriculture, environment, and health policies in South Africa. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7:867481. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.867481]
Food security ; Nutrition security ; Agricultural policies ; Environmental policies ; Health policies ; Food systems ; Collaboration ; Coordination ; Vulnerability ; Unemployment ; Poverty ; Government ; Legislation / South Africa / KwaZulu-Natal
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052160)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.867481/pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052160.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052160.pdf
(0.70 MB) (717 KB)
South Africa faces the triple burden of malnutrition, high poverty levels, unemployment, and inequality. “Wicked problems” such as these require innovative and transdisciplinary responses, multi-stakeholder coordination and collaboration, managing complex synergies and trade-os, and achieving sustainable outcomes. Through qualitative content analysis of national and provincial sector-based policies, we explored the interlinkages between the agriculture, environment, and health sectors in South Africa in the context of sustainable food and nutrition security and the extent to which these interlinkages are integrated into policy and planning. A systemic analysis of the review outcomes was performed to identify its main learning outcome, the status quo in the policy process. The nature of feedback loops was identified, and a leverage point was suggested. The review highlighted that policymakers in the agriculture, environment and health sectors are aware of, and have understood, the relationships among the three sectors. They have also made attempts to address these interlinkages through collaboration and coordination. Unfortunately, this has been met with several challenges due to fragmented sector-specific mandates and targets and a lack of resources for integrated solutions. This creates implementation gaps and unintended duplication of activities, leading to poor service delivery. Transitioning to sustainable and healthy food systems will only be possible after these gaps have been closed and implementation optimization has been achieved. Focusing on meta-level problem-framing, functional collaboration through transdisciplinary approaches, and integrated targets are critical to successful policy implementation and progressive realization of national goals related to sustainable food and nutrition security, unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
12 Marty, E.; Segnon, A. C.; Tui, S. H.-K.; Trautman, S.; Huyer, S.; Cramer, L.; Mapedza, Everisto. 2023. Enabling gender and social inclusion in climate and agriculture policy and planning through foresight processes: assessing challenges and leverage points. Climate Policy, 17p. (Online first) [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14693062.2023.2268042]
Climate change ; Agricultural policies ; Planning ; Gender equality ; Social inclusion ; Stakeholder engagement ; Participatory approaches ; Decision making ; Adaptation / Africa / Latin America / South East Asia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052408)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14693062.2023.2268042?needAccess=true
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052408.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052408.pdf
(1.85 MB) (1.85 MB)
Scenario-guided foresight processes are increasingly used to engage a broad range of stakeholders in sharing knowledge, reflecting, and setting priorities to respond to present and future climate change related dynamics. They are particularly useful to inform agricultural policies and planning in the face of a changing climate. Such participatory approaches are key to integrating multidisciplinary expertise, perspectives, and viewpoints, and ensuring that the multi-faceted vulnerabilities and the development needs of diverse groups are addressed in the design, planning, and implementation of climate adaptation policy. However, in practice, ensuring meaningful participation in the policy process is far from straightforward. In this paper, we examine the integration of gender and social inclusion considerations in 15 scenario-guided foresight use cases across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia to determine the ways in which gender and social inclusion dynamics were considered and integrated at different stages of scenario-guided planning processes. To inform the analysis, we use qualitative data from key informant interviews, interviewing scenario coordinators and a gender and social inclusion expert who was engaged in one of the cases; we also review associated reports and outputs. The results suggest that few scenario-guided planning processes centred gender and social inclusion considerations from an early stage and consistently throughout the interventions, translating often into low diversity of stakeholders and insufficient depth reached in the content produced. A number of common challenges are reported including time, budget, and human resource constraints, as well as existing power and institutional dynamics. The latter includes, for instance, low women’s representation in technical organizations or important hierarchical social norms structuring discussions. While the focus on the future can disrupt established modes of doing, the complexity of foresight methods can also undermine effective participation leading to important trade-offs. Innovations in the modes of engagement and parallel processes with diverse groups can be important leverage points for inclusion within policymaking processes.
13 Sarkar, Anindita. 2023. Agrifood systems policy research: historical evolution of agrifood systems in Bangladesh. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia. 32p. (TAFSSA Research Note 14)
Agrifood systems ; Agricultural policies ; Food security ; Political aspects ; Economic aspects ; Decision making ; Water resources ; Groundwater ; Irrigation ; Climate change ; History / Bangladesh
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052518)
(672 KB)
This study presents evidence from secondary literature and archival sources on how the current agrifood systems in Bangladesh were developed and the obstacles and opportunities that have influenced their transformation since the 1850s. It lays out the politico-economic context of these systems, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of their current state.
14 Rweyemamu, M. R.; Mruma, T.; Nkanyani, S. 2024. Tanzania agricultural policy profile. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa. 21p.
Agricultural policies ; Agricultural sector ; Agricultural development ; Agricultural production ; Diversification ; Strategies ; Cash crops ; Oilseed plants ; Livestock ; Fisheries ; Food policies ; Climate change ; Indicators / East Africa / Southern Africa / United Republic of Tanzania
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052582)
(520 KB)
Tanzania places a significant emphasis on the importance of its agricultural sector, acknowledging its pivotal role in both the economy and the livelihoods of its citizens. The government's commitment to the advancement of agriculture is evident through the execution of diverse policies and programs. The central pillar of Tanzania's agricultural policies is the Agricultural Policy of 2013, which delineates strategies to boost productivity, ensure food security, and enhance the socio-economic conditions of farmers. The policy underscores the importance of sustainable practices and the adoption of technology. Several key programs contribute to the realization of the regions agricultural policy objectives such as the Agricultural Sector Development Program (ASDP) II which focuses on modernizing agriculture, improving infrastructure, and enhancing market access. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) seeks to attract investments and boost agricultural productivity in the southern regions and the "Kilimo Kwanza" initiative, meaning "Agriculture First," emphasizes the prioritization of agriculture in national development. It encourages private sector involvement, technology adoption, and increased agricultural productivity. Tanzania has made significant progress in agricultural development, marked by increased production and improved livelihoods. However, challenges persist, encompassing the impacts of climate change, issues related to market access, and the imperative for sustained policy implementation tailored to fortify the agricultural sector's resilience. The Tanzanian government remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the agricultural sector. Future efforts are anticipated to emphasise the need for sustainable practices, technological innovations, and inclusive policies to address challenges and promote long-term growth. In conclusion, Tanzania's agricultural policy framework reflects a comprehensive approach to sector development. The implementation of key programs and initiatives demonstrates the government's unwavering dedication to nurturing a robust, sustainable, and economically vibrant agricultural sector for the holistic benefit of its nation.
15 Rweyemamu, M. R.; Mruma, T.; Nkanyani, S. 2024. Stakeholders Inception Meeting: Tanzania Seed Sector Development Strategy (TSSDS). Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa. 19p.
Agricultural development ; Seed production ; Agricultural sector ; Diversification ; Strategies ; Indicators ; Stakeholders ; Agricultural policies ; Sustainability ; Public-private partnerships / East Africa / Southern Africa / United Republic of Tanzania
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052583)
(406 KB)
On November 14, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture's Department of Crops Development (DCD) convened an Inception Meeting on the Seed Sector Development Strategy (SSDS) at the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania supported by USAID through the SERA BORA project and CGIAR's Ukama Ustawi initiative. Attended by a diverse array of stakeholders, the meeting aimed to initiate discussions on the SSDS, marking a crucial step towards shaping a comprehensive and impactful strategy for Tanzania's seed sector. The meeting commenced with Professor David Nyange from the Agricultural Sector Policy and Institutional Reforms Strengthening Tanzania (ASPIRES TZ) welcoming participants and underscoring its significance as a benchmark for initiating the seed policy in Tanzania. Gratitude was extended to the Ministry of Agriculture, USAID, and CGIAR for their invaluable support and contributions. Mr. Samson Poneja, Assistant Director for DCD, emphasized the substantial role of agriculture in Tanzania and outlined challenges, stressing the need for improved seeds and a comprehensive seed strategy. Dr. Inga Jacobs-Mata from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) highlighted the Ukama Ustawi initiative's goal to address food and nutrition security risks, emphasizing the collaboration's importance in ensuring the availability, accessibility, and sustainability of quality seeds. Mr. Poneja, in his official opening statement, acknowledged the challenges in the agriculture sector and proposed a seed strategy focusing on availability, accessibility, utilization, and sustainability. Professor Nyange provided insights into the seed sector's current state, emphasizing the need for strategic planning. He outlined lower crop yields in Tanzania and proposed three key factors for improvement: enhanced genetic potential through improved seeds, soil health management, and improved agronomic practices. Dr. Idil Ires presented the Ukama Ustawi Initiative, driven by the imperative to address maize cultivation vulnerability to climate change, which is structured into six work packages. The initiative supports over 1000 farmers and 50 agro-businesses with a substantial investment of US$100 million. A compelling case was made for the development of the Tanzania Seed Sector Development Strategy, aligning with national policies. During group sessions, participants analyzed proposed strategies in thematic areas, including Seed Availability, Accessibility, Adoption, and Utilization. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude from a USAID representative and Professor Nyange, marking the official closure of the workshop. The Inception Meeting served as a collaborative platform, bringing together key stakeholders to lay the groundwork for a strategic and sustainable transformation in Tanzania's seed sector. The shared commitment and insights provided a robust foundation for the ongoing development of the SSDS.
Powered by DB/Text WebPublisher, from
