Aflatoxin Control in Tanzania

Aflatoxin Control in Tanzania
Business Meeting May 12th 2016

Agenda Session 1: Introductions and Opening Remarks from National Leadership and PACA Secretariat 09:00 – 09:30 Session 2: Overview of aflatoxin situation, action plan and implementation parameters 09:30 – 11:00 COFFEE BREAK 11:00 – 11:30 Session 3: Lessons from existing efforts in terms of business planning for aflatoxin mitigation 11:30– 12:30 LUNCH BREAK / GROUP PHOTO 12:30 – 13:30 Session 4: How to organize for success 13:30 – 14:30 Session 5: Closing remarks, and priority next steps 14:30 – 15:00

Session 2 objectives: Overview of aflatoxin situation, action plan and implementation parameters
Provide an overview of the current aflatoxin situation in Tanzania and a high level view of the aflatoxin action plan Provide a summary of the work that has been undertaken to date Present the business case for activities included in the action plan. This includes the implementation strategy, resources required, implementation risks and mitigants Solicit feedback on interventions in the action plan, and suggestions of activities that should be added, or deprioritized

Aflatoxin Control in Tanzania
Overview of National Action Plan and Opportunities for Resourcing

Aflatoxins are toxic fungi that currently contaminates up to 40% of maize and 20% of groundnuts in the worst affected areas in Tanzania WHAT IS AFLATOXIN? Aflatoxins are toxic fungi metabolites which contaminate staple foods Aflatoxin-producing mold can affect grain and other food crops (particularly maize and groundnuts) but can also enter livestock value chains through contaminated feed Millions of people living in Africa are exposed to high, unsafe levels of aflatoxins through their diet. Meanwhile, farmers miss out on export opportunities since their products do not meet international food safety standards IN THE WORST AFFECTED AREAS IN TANZANIA, UP TO… 40% of MAIZE 20% of GROUNDNUTS … MAY BE INFECTED WITH AFLATOXIN, BEYOND THE NATIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS Aflatoxins disproportionately impact women, children and the poor. Food-insecure households are more likely to consume contaminated food rather than sell it at lower prices or discard it. The poor may also not be able to adopt costly control strategies. Women are also less likely to have access to information and resources for aflatoxin control and mitigation. In addition, aflatoxin affects staple foods such as maize which is often used as one of the primary foods in infants diets. Source: Abt. Associates and PACA initial situation analysis

DO NOT CIRCULATE – Work in progress DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
Low levels of awareness of aflatoxins have made it challenging to overcome the problem How aware are stakeholders on aflatoxin in Tanzania? Policy makers Activities by PACA and others within the Government of Tanzania have increased the extent to which government actors, donors and other decision makers are informed about the risks posed by aflatoxin and some mitigation strategies Continued stakeholder engagement is required to create widespread action behind the issue Farmers and Consumers Farmers and consumers have low levels of awareness of aflatoxin and measure they can take to mitigate the problem In some areas awareness levels were 0% and never exceeded 35% Low levels of awareness may be explained by aflatoxins sometimes manifesting as colorless and odorless toxic metabolites, that are not visible to the human eye Information intermediaries (farmer associations, schools, the media, local and national decision makers, agricultural extension services, and a variety of researchers not necessarily specialists in aflatoxin) lack the training and resources required to disseminate appropriate Aflatoxin information 65% 81% 100% 35% 19% 0% Bukombe Kongwa Njombe Not Aware Aware Source: Abt. Associates and PACA initial situation analysis

Aflatoxins are most common in Eastern and Western zones of Tanzania
DO NOT CIRCULATE – Work in progress DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY Aflatoxins are most common in Eastern and Western zones of Tanzania Tanzania has set the maximum acceptable limit for cereals at 10 parts per billion (ppb) for total aflatoxins and 5 ppb for aflatoxin B1. For groundnuts, the limit is set at 15 ppb for total aflatoxins and 5 ppb for aflatoxin B1. What is the prevalence of aflatoxin in different regions of Tanzania? In the Eastern zone, 43% of maize samples were above 5 ppb and in the Western zone 40% of samples were above 5 ppb The contamination of maize samples was much lower in other zones: in the Northern zone 9% of the samples were above 5 ppb; in the Southern Highlands only 4% were above 5 ppb; and in the Southern zone none of the samples were above 5 ppb. In the Northern, Southern, and Western zones with 20%, 20%, and 18%, of groundnut samples were found with aflatoxin B1 contamination above 5 ppb were found respectively Source: Abt. Associates and PACA initial situation analysis

Tanzania make significant loses in trade, and spends up to 264 million USD treating the health effects associated with aflatoxin annually AGRICULTURE Tanzania loses make significant annual losses due to loss of trade of aflatoxin affected agricultural commodities Major challenges include: Food insecurity and limited dietary diversity Economic losses and barriers to trade HEALTH Tanzania loses approximately 96,686 (Disability-Adjusted Life Years) DALYs based on the morbidity and mortality associated with aflatoxin Treating the health effects related to aflatoxin consumption require approximately 264 million USD Major challenges include: Poisoning (i.e., aflatoxicosis) and death Increased liver cancer risk, particularly for hepatitis B virus (HBV) positive populations Child stunting Immune suppression and greater susceptibility to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis, and malarial infection Source: PACA Tanzania aflatoxin situation analysis

In response to the situation analysis, the government of Tanzania has been working with PACA to develop a comprehensive aflatoxin control action plan July 2015 Oct 2014 April 2015 Aflatoxins included in the ASDP II: Section 3.3 of the addendum reads: 'The threat posed by aflatoxin contamination at pre- and post- harvest systems requires focused intervention throughout the practical value chain of particularly highly vulnerable crops in order to avert its negative impact to human and animal health and trade locally and internationally' March 2016 CSAAP Commenced: The United Republic of Tanzania began conducting the C-SAAP through national consultants housed at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology and other institutions C-SAAP Validated by Tanzania MSC: The C-SAAP supplemental report including the draft action plan was validated by the Mycotoxin Steering Committee (MSC). The MSC reviewed gaps in aflatoxin mitigation efforts and provided additional action areas May 2015 ASCG Meeting for MoALF to receive the aflatoxin mitigation action plan as an addendum to the TAFSIP: MALF convened the ASCG meeting with the support of AUC to provide a platform for the National Agricultural Sector Consultative Group to receive and revalidate the Strategic Action Plan. April 2015 Validation of the action plan: Tanzanian stakeholders including representatives of ministries, private sector and academia validated the full aflatoxin mitigation action plan of Tanzania and agreed to mainstream the action plan into the TAFSIP and the ASDP II Joint Planning and monitoring of progress of implementation: Joint AUC/PACA and Tanzania planning and monitoring meetings where findings of the CSAAP and action plan were shared to key stakeholders in bilateral briefings Source: PACA

The action plan activities ensure the full cycle of program implementation can be realized
Aflatoxin control activities can be characterized in terms of a four-stage cycle (“the HOW”) Understand the scope of the problem and evidence about solutions Mobilize financial and human resources for solutions to identified problems Implement solutions including programs and interventions Develop new solutions including policies, regulations and pilot programs

The action plan covers four thematic areas
Solutions for aflatoxin control in Tanzania fall into four main categories (“the WHAT”) TECHNOLOGY Research and development of new technology for aflatoxin control Application of technologies for aflatoxin control in the field Use of technology to gather data about aflatoxin contamination INFORMATION AND AWARENESS Preparation of public facing information resources for key stakeholders Implementation of training and educational programs (e.g., for farmers) Public dissemination of information on aflatoxin contamination and control opportunities Capacity building for leadership/mgmt. throughout lifecycle for other aflatoxin control solutions QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLICY Efforts to mainstream aflatoxin control in national policymaking Research and development to introduce new quality standards Implementation of standards and conformity assessments Capacity building throughout ecosystem for quality and conformity Incentives for market actors to change market behavior LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Enactment or enhancement of bodies to oversee aflatoxin control including PACA secretariat Introduction of accountability frameworks and use of M&E tools

Why is technology important?
Technology interventions aim to increase outputs of aflatoxin risk and mitigation technologies by 50%, over the lifecycle of the program Why is technology important? Impact spotlight Research and scaling of new technologies can significantly reduce the extent to which aflatoxin is prevalent in major value chains This could include additional research into aflatoxin resistant planting materials, storage and drying techniques, and other processing technologies, biocontrol products (such as aflasafe), and alternative uses of unsafe commodities The interventions outlined in the aflatoxin control strategy aim to increase aflatoxin risk and mitigation technologies, by 50% over the lifecycle of the program This should result in: Agricultural impact: A significant decrease in the volume of aflatoxin contaminated produce reaching the market Health impact: A corresponding decrease in the amount of aflatoxin contaminated food ingested by consumers (with a particular focus of women, children and the vulnerable poor) which will improve health outcomes Trade/economic impact: A significant increase in the volume of traditionally aflatoxin infected crops available to be traded on the international market What are some of the priority intervention areas a funder could contribute to Improved Storage Infrastructure: Researching, piloting and scaling improved storage infrastructure, aimed at reducing the spread of aflatoxins after harvest New Biological Technology: Adapting best practices in other geographies conducting additional research, piloting and scaling the dissemination of biocontrol technology (including aflasafe) and aflatoxin resistant seed varieties New Uses for Commodities: Researching, piloting and scaling alternative uses for aflatoxin contaminated commodities, as well as creating FMCGs created using aflatoxin free commodities

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the technology activities? Amount required (USD thousands) Total Design regional friendly models of improved Post harvest handling and storage facilities for all agro ecological zones Develop a regional friendly model of improved storage facilities for all the agro ecological zones Deploy models of improved storage facilities to each agro-ecological zone Conduct trails for identification and formulation of Bio-controls for maize and groundnuts Assess the risk of CPA contamination and exposure from bio control produced maize and groundnuts, annually Assess impact on the environment of atoxigenic fungi bio control application Research alternative uses of aflatoxin contaminated produce Support breeding of aflatoxin resistant maize and groundnut varieties Determine on annual basis at least two crops and proportions that can be used to substitute for maize and groundnuts in complementary foods and incorporate them in the national nutrition guidelines 1,801

Why is information and awareness important
Information and awareness interventions aim to increase consumer awareness by 30% and value chain awareness by 50% Why is information and awareness important Impact spotlight Current levels of awareness of aflatoxin and its associated risks are low in Tanzania In some cases this may be because aflatoxins are colorless and odorless toxic metabolites, and are not always visible to the human eye Information intermediaries (farmer associations, schools, the media, local and national decision makers, agricultural extension services, etc.) lack the training and resources required to disseminate appropriate aflatoxin information The interventions outlined in the aflatoxin control strategy aim to increase consumer knowledge of aflatoxin and its mitigation strategies by 30% The interventions outlined in the aflatoxin control strategy aim to increase value chain actor knowledge of aflatoxin and its mitigation strategies by 50% This should result in: Agricultural impact: A significant decrease in the volume of aflatoxin contaminated produce reaching the market Health impact: A significant decrease in the amount of aflatoxin contaminated food ingested by consumers (with a particular focus of women, children and the vulnerable poor) which will improve health outcomes Trade/economic impact: A significant increase in the volume of traditionally aflatoxin infected crops available to be traded on the international market What are some of the priority intervention areas a funder could contribute to Capacity building activities: Capacity building aimed at institutional stakeholders, information intermediaries, farmers and consumers on the mitigation strategies associated with aflatoxin control Information dissemination: Information dissemination aimed at institutional stakeholders, information intermediaries, farmers and final consumers on the risks associated with aflatoxin control and the resources available to them

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the information and awareness activities? (1 of 4) Amount required (USD thousands) Total Conduct advocacy and sensitization meetings with Management of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Develop and present strategies for implementation of food safety related policy statements of the National Agriculture Policy (2013) to stakeholders for validation Conduct workshops to disseminate the GAPs and GAPHs for at least 30 districts agricultural extension officers and phytosanitary inspectors, annually Support delivery of GAP and GAHP Guidelines to all districts Facilitate meetings for formulation and validation of specific regulations for Aflatoxins in feed Build capacity for and monitoring of aflatoxins in animal feeds Conduct workshops for Quality control managers from all the cereal and oil seed based products on application of the Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)/ HACCP plan for Aflatoxins control Conduct advocacy and sensitization meetings with Management of the Ministry of Industries and Trade (MoIT) Present the strategies for implementation of food safety related policy statements of the National Agricultural Marketing Policy (2008) to the stakeholders for validation Advocate and sensitize the private sector stakeholders to facilitate establishment of a self regulatory mechanism 4,347

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the information and awareness activities? (2 of 4) Amount required (USD thousands) Conduct sensitization meeting with the private sector to advocate for establishment of, at least, two farmers’ cooperative societies Incorporate aflatoxin avoidance measures in the Guidelines on Infant and Young Child Nutrition Distribute the new guidelines on Infant and Young Child Nutrition to all districts, Conduct a workshop to train all district nutrition officers on aflatoxin issues and aflatoxin measures contained in the infant and young child Nutrition Develop information and communication materials on dietary diversification Air at least one radio program weekly, on the importance of dietary diversification as one of the measures to minimize aflatoxin exposure Conduct advocacy to the Management of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the synergistic effects between aflatoxin exposure and HBV Conduct meetings with the MoHSW Management and Prime Ministers Office to advocate for establishment of a Risk Assessment framework under the Food Safety Policy Perform situation analysis and prepare background paper and present it to relevant organs Support short course training on aflatoxin risk assessment for at least 6 staff Conduct meetings with MoHSW officials and Parliamentary Social Services Committee to advocate for transformation of the TFDA board

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the information and awareness activities? (3 of 4) Amount required (USD thousands) Conduct a stakeholders meeting to validate amendment of the Tanzania Food Drugs and Cosmetics Act to establish a multi sectoral Advisory Board Conduct a stakeholders meeting to validate amendment of the Tanzania Fees and Charges Regulations Conduct a stakeholders meeting to validate amendment of The Treatment and Disposal of Unfit food regulations Conduct a stakeholders meeting to validate the regulations for control of Aflatoxins contamination in maize and groundnuts Conduct a stakeholders meetings to validate regulations for enforcement of aflatoxin standards in the informal internal market Conduct meetings with relevant authorities to advocate for incorporation of aflatoxin aspects in the primary and secondary school levels Prepare and present information to be incorporated in curricula for schools Train at least 30 Science teachers of primary and secondary level education , annually, on food safety issues, including Aflatoxins Sensitize the SUA and MuHAS Management and support review of Curricula for undergraduates Sensitize NM-AIST and SUA Managements and support review of postgraduate programs Conduct two week course, annually, to processors and produce dealers in quality control and assurance with respect to aflatoxin contamination, annually

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the information and awareness activities? (4 of 4) Amount required (USD thousands) Conduct two week course, annually, to at least 30 district extension workers on food safety and aflatoxin control. Conduct a two week course to at least 30 health practitioners, annually Support two higher Education institutions to improve aflatoxin risk assessment training capacity Train at least 30 undergraduates on risk management for Aflatoxins Train at least 15 post graduates on aflatoxin risk assessment and management Develop a strategy for communication of the aflatoxin problem and mitigation measures Provide a short course, on annual basis, to Communication personnel from all key sectors for aflatoxin management Develop Leaflets, posters and feature stories to suit various needs Conduct two advocacy campaigns, annually, for policy makers and politician Conduct Seminars, workshops, meetings, exhibitions, Road shows, 10 radio , 10 TV programmes and 20 cinema shows on Aflatoxins, annually Conduct a forum involving at least 30 participants, on Aflatoxins, annually 1,380 690

Why is quality infrastructure and policy important
Quality infrastructure interventions aim to increase aflatoxin compliant products in the market by 50%, over the lifecycle of the program Why is quality infrastructure and policy important Impact spotlight Aflatoxin consumption has significant averse effects on the health and nutrition of consumers. Creating quality infrastructure for aflatoxin control helps increase consumer safety Tanzania does not have a policy which provides for establishment of a food risk assessment body There is currently no evidence of testing for aflatoxins in the domestic maize and groundnut markets in Tanzania. This may be because there are no incentives for testing; and no difference in price between contaminated and non-contaminated food The interventions outlined in the aflatoxin control strategy aim to increase the rate of aflatoxin compliant products in the market by 50%, over the lifecycle of the program This should result in: Agricultural impact: A significant decrease in the volume of aflatoxin contaminated produce reaching the market Health impact: A corresponding decrease in the amount of aflatoxin contaminated food ingested by consumers (with a particular focus of women, children and the vulnerable poor) which will improve health outcomes Trade/economic impact: A significant increase in the volume of traditionally aflatoxin infected crops available to be traded on the international market What are some of the priority intervention areas a funder could contribute to Development of Quality Standards: Research and development of new quality standards, and mainstreaming of aflatoxin control in national policymaking Implementation of Quality Standards Enforcement: Implementation of standards and conformity assessments, including capacity building throughout ecosystem for quality and conformity Behavioral change incentives: Financial and in-kind behavioral incentives for value chain actors aimed at encouraging activities related to aflatoxin mitigation

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the quality infrastructure and policy activities? (1 of 2) Amount required (USD thousands) Total Formulate codes for prevention of aflatoxin contamination during pre-harvest and post-hravest operations for food crops and feeds Integrate aflatoxin control measures in the GAPs, and GAHPs, for all cereal crops and oil seed produce Develop guidelines for evaluation of effectiveness and efficacy of bio-control products Develop Market-based incentives for production of safer food Disseminate market-based incentives to all international markets in Tanzania (e.g. Kibaigwa) for maize millers and groundnuts processors Develop Guidelines on application of GMP/HACCP plan to control Aflatoxins in manufacture of cereal and oil seed based food and feed Support set up of a voluntary mechanism for self-regulation of food safety and quality At least one referral hospital in each of the five zones equipped with facilities for screening patients for aflatoxin exposure Monitor aflatoxin exposure in at least 500 individuals annually Support formulation of a legal instrument for establishment of an autonomous food risk assessment body 1,129

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the quality infrastructure and policy activities? (2 of 2) Amount required (USD thousands) Formulate a protocol for aflatoxin risk assessment Review the Fees and Charges Regulations aimed at resource mobilization for food safety activities Review the Treatment and Disposal of Unfit food regulations being enforced by TFDA Draft specific regulations for control of Aflatoxins in food Draft regulations for enforcement of aflatoxin standards in the informal internal market Design and set up a mechanism, for monitoring implementation of the informal sector regulations Routinely monitor Aflatoxins in cereal and groundnut based foods in the market Establish aflatoxin screening capacity in at least two zonal offices of TFDA, annually Determine hot spots and risk factors of aflatoxin contamination and exposure in all regions of Tanzania, on continuous basis 460

Why is leadership and management important
Adequate human resources are required to manage the complex multi-sector stakeholder coordination outlined in the aflatoxin action plan Why is leadership and management important Efforts to combat aflatoxin require multi-sector stakeholder coordination given the impact of aflatoxin to agriculture, health, trade, and industry Africa wide efforts spearheaded by PACA are also an important component to reducing the spread of aflatoxin in Tanzania as this initiative allows for the sharing and scaling of regional best practices What are some of the priority intervention areas a funder could contribute to Support to new and existing aflatoxin control bodies: Enactment or enhancement of bodies to oversee aflatoxin control including PACA secretariat Development and implementation of accountability frameworks: Introduction of accountability frameworks and use of M&E tools

Estimated costs: What financial and in kind support is required to implement the leadership and management activities? (1 of 2) Amount required (USD thousands) Total Support PACA secretariat activities aimed at coordinating Africa wide aflatoxin control Train at least two staff for evaluation of effectiveness and efficacy of bio-control products Monitor released Biocontrol products At least two staff in each referral hospital in each of the five zones trained on how to screen patients for aflatoxin exposure Procure materials for universal vaccinations against HBV annually Employ at least six individuals in the Food safety Risk Assessment body Equip the Food safety Risk Assessment body Equip the multi-sectorial Aflatoxins advisory committee (National Mycotoxin Steering Committee) Support travel and operations for committee meetings Engage consultants to advise on the informal sector regulation Employ and retain three staff, expert in aflatoxin issues in TFDA, TBS, and MALF and an administrative secretary 1,770

To implement all the activities outlined in the Action Plan will require the equivalent of USD 9 million in financial and in kind support Funding required (USD thousands) Total investment Technology Information, Awareness and Behavior Change Quality Infrastructure And Policy Leadership and Management Funding for these activities will be sought from a variety of stakeholders, in addition to government financial and in-kind contributions Source: Tanzania Aflatoxin Action Plan

Implementation monitoring: PACA program staff will be responsible for periodically monitoring activities and outcomes of country implementation

Implementation sustainability Financial sustainability
Sustainable delivery: How can we plan to ensure program sustainability? Implementation sustainability Financial sustainability Ensuring mitigation strategies are included in existing long term government implementation Policy: Inclusion of aflatoxin mitigation in national agriculture, health and trade policies Regulation: Inclusion of aflatoxin monitoring and control in national quality and standards regulation Implementation: Inclusion of aflatoxin education in national programs including agricultural extension services, national health services, public education curriculum, etc. Ensuring diversified funding sources including significant government financial and in-kind support Government support: Allocating government resources towards activities that will have transformative impact across multiple sectors (agriculture, health, trade) and geographies Exit strategies: Ensuring monitoring and evaluation of program implementation to exit relevant activities and divert resources towards higher priority activities

Risks and mitigation: What implementation risks can be anticipated and what measures will be put in place to overcome them? Implementation risk Mitigation strategy Partner responsible Difficulty ensuring sustainable funding for program implementation Comprehensive resource mobilization strategy and tracker that alerts program implementers of activities that are at risk of unmet funding PACA Disagreement amongst implementation partners, and risk of overlapping mitigation activities Establishment of a coordination office within one of the regulatory bodies, with assistants placed at relevant line ministries Advocacy towards the formulation of a food safety policy that divides roles and responsibilities across relevant government bodies PACA/TFDA/Prime Minister’s Office Continuation of monitoring policies that are health focused, rather than agriculture focused, and fail to address the aflatoxin challenge Proposing the transformation of TFDA governing board to include more agriculture focused actors Ministry of Health Increased awareness of aflatoxin may result in consumer fear, trade losses, and aflatoxin contaminated commodities requiring incineration Proposed research activities into alternative uses of aflatoxin contaminated commodities Comprehensive risk assessment activities to ensure regulatory policies balance aflatoxin risk, and financial losses Continuous research to determine validity of aflatoxin measures based on changing climate and mitigation measures PACA/Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

Session 4 objectives: Lessons from existing efforts in terms of business planning for aflatoxin mitigation Understand from government actors, private sector players and development partners what activities are currently underway with regards to aflatoxin mitigation Identify programs which have been particularly successful, and explore ways in which those efforts be replicated or scaled in line with the Tanzania aflatoxin action plan objectives Understand from government actors, private sector players and development partners what activities they may be interested in providing strategic, in-kind, or financial support towards going forward In what form could this support be provided?

INFORMATION AND AWARENESS
What are government actors, private sector players and development partners currently doing with regards to aflatoxin mitigation? TECHNOLOGY QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLICY INFORMATION AND AWARENESS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

What may government actors, private sector players and development partners be interested in supporting going forward? TECHNOLOGY QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLICY INFORMATIONAWARENESS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT What type of support would stakeholders be willing to provide? Strategic support In-kind support (physical and human resources) Financial support – general budgetary support, sector specific support, basket funding, project/activity specific funding

Session 5 objectives: How to organize for success
Discuss activities required to ensure widespread understanding and adoption of aflatoxin mitigation strategies under the action plan Discuss how activities will be coordinated across stakeholders to ensure that government actors, private sector players and development partners work together effectively Discuss key activities over the next 12 months

Resource mobilization Monitoring and reporting
How do we ensure that the required resources are mobilized to carry out activities in the action plan? Program planning Resource mobilization Action plan activities are responsive to Tanzania situation needs and in line with stakeholder priorities Action plan activity costs are reasonable and in line with funding available from government bodies, private sector actors and development partners Current government, private sector and development partner activities are mapped to explore potential synergies with existing activities Based on agreed upon action plan, government, private sector and development partners identify areas they would be willing to provide strategic, financial or in-kind support PACA country team coordinates resource mobilization activities Advocacy Monitoring and reporting The realities and risks associated with current levels of aflatoxin exposure are shared with stakeholders, highlighting need for intervention The action plan receives comprehensive support from government bodies, private sector actors and development partners to ensure coordinated action Program implementation shall be monitored by the PACA country team Progress towards action plan objectives shall be reported back to stakeholders at agreed upon intervals

How can we work together to ensure that implementation of activities is a success? (1 of 2)
Tanzania aflatoxin control coordination structure RECs EAC/SADC AUC/PACA Secretariat AFRICA WIDE TFDA led TANZANIA Mycotoxin Steering Committee PACA Country Officer PACA Focal Point / Chair of Committee Government of Tanzania Prime Minister’s Office President’s Office and Regional Admin. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment Development Partners Private Sector Academia Ministry of Health Ministry of Education Ministry of Finance Non – State Actors Farmer Organizations

How can we work together to ensure that implementation of activities is a success? (2 of 2)
FOR DISCUSSION How can we organize ourselves to ensure that government actors, private sector players and development partners work together and coordinate activities successfully? How should stakeholder interaction occur, how often should stakeholders convene, and how will follow up occur to ensure stakeholders are aligned on the activities and needs required? SUGGESTIONS All relevant government bodies, private sector actors and development partners to be represented in the Mycotoxin Steering Committee The chair of the Mycotoxin Steering Committee to liaise with PACA country officer regularly on the progress towards implementation of the action plan The PACA country officer together with representatives from the Mycotoxin Steering Committee can present progress and solicit feedback from the Agriculture Sector Donor Working Group and the Agriculture Sector Consultative Group

What can we all agree to do in the coming 12 months to ensure we move this agenda forward?
2016 2017 MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR PROGRAM PLANNING Incorporate all stakeholder feedback into the action plan Develop unified action plan and agreed upon budget as finalized addendum to TAFSIP ADVOCACY Continue to conduct sensitization meetings with government bodies, private sector actors and development partners to ensure coordinated action RESOURCE MOBILIZATION Conduct follow up meetings with potential funders Develop tailor made strategies for interested funders Sign MOUs with funders and agree terms MONITORING AND REPORTING Disseminate information on progress to Tanzania Mycotoxin Steering Committee Members

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