Tanzania Youth in Agribusiness Forum (TYIAF) Best Practice, experienced Success “Towards a successful (2014) African Union year of Agriculture in Tanzania” Presented by: Juma Bruno Ngomuo Membership, Communication and Advocacy Coordinator / th December 2013 Farmer Consultation Policy Forum coordinated by ANSAF and ONE

Youth definition Youth definition according to Tanzania Youth development policy of 2007, Youth in are young men and women from the age group of 15 to 35 thus specific programs related to specific age cohort shall be developed by stakeholders to suite specific needs of youths.

Tanzania Youth in Agribusiness Forum (TYIAF) Background Tanzania Youth in Agribusiness Forum (TYIAF) is a youth-led platform under Agri hub Tanzania. TYIAF was launched on 11 th may 2013, with a motto of “Kilimo Biashara Ndio Mpango Mzima” thus – “Agribusiness is the whole plan”. About TYIAF

TYIAF stakeholders Youths involved in Agribusiness Producer Organizations Professionals and researchers Government authorities and agencies Youth led organizations and associations eg IBUTTI, MEBTI, TAYN, TAYIGO, TGFA, 4-H, SUGECO. For more visit

Forum Coordination TYIAF is coordinated by Agri Hub Tanzania under thematic area of Youth/ Farmers Entrepreneurship. Lead Organizations are 4-H, TGFA, IBUTTI, Shambani Solutions, MEBTI Visit and signup to

“ Our network is a market place where people share expertise and do business”

Objective of the Forum To advocate in action for youth entrepreneurship in agribusiness To recognize and share Achievements made by youth entrepreneurs To share opportunities while addressing challenges facing youth in agribusiness. To inspire and mobilize youth to tap into Agribusiness

The rationale Providing full package of useful information about agribusiness and farm related opportunities to youth and youth groups through multidisciplinary approaches e.g social events, forums, online platform

Youth in Agriculture Supporting Initiatives

BY THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES Isakamaliwa Youth Project in Igunga District in Tabora. Chinangali II Grape Production under Drip Irrigation in Dodoma Igomelo Irrigation Scheme in Mbeya

Cont………. Iganjo Irrigation Scheme Tanzania Agricultural Market Development Trust (TAGMARK) initiatives (in pipeline) Special Agricultural Training Programme for Self Employment under the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives.

National Youth Employment Creation Program- By Ministry of Labor and Employment youth will be capacitated with different life skills and Entrepreneurship from SUA, KNN, COSTECH, UDSM, VETA Aiming at empowering youth with enterprises with capital through soft loans, technical and material support. Effort by Regional and District commissioners

Private Sector Initiatives Youth Entrepreneurship Facility under ILO Rural youth employment under FAO. TPSF in collaboration with Clouds Media Group (KAMATA FURSA) will start on 2014 Supporting organizations such as ILO/KNN (CHIPUA and Restless Development Tanzania, YOA, TYIAF (AMSHA, TGFA, TYA, TAYN and SUGECO)

Challenges facing youth in Agriculture Lack of enough practical oriented agribusiness skills and knowledge Inadequate information on opportunities Too much focus on small holder production Little or no attraction for youths to engage in agriculture In adequate distribution of resources eg. Land, capital, market links

TYIAF Plans for 2014 Target Document farming as business (Mapping) case for sharing with the youth forum Link youth for skills and enterprises development in knowledge centres Organise dialogue between youth and financial institutions to promote understanding, discuss collateral Knowledge sharing on youth initiatives and knowledge products for youth among organization Outputs Case study for farming as a business developed Links to OYE project and other institutions established issue (1 dialogue organised between youth and financial institutions) (Initiatives compiled, documented and shared) Organise a youth forum in agri-business to interest youth in Agri-business, 3 forums for youth in agribusiness organised and 1 “Youth and Women Agriculture Awards” Leading stakeholder: SNV Members: TRIAS, TGFA, 4H, SUGECO, FAIDA MALI, MVIWATA, FERT, AMSHA, CHIPUA, BriTen, Oiko credit, SIDO, HIVOs, IBUTTI, MEBTI, MDF,

Conclusion and Recommendation There is a need to coordinate all the initiatives to support youth engagement in Agriculture through multidisciplinary approaches for mutual benefit. We are committed and have started it through TYIAF, please join us a hand together we can.

“Asanteni Sana” TYIAF “ Lets Join Hands to promote farmer entrepreneurship ”