Tanzania
The Local Network in Tanzania was established in 2024 and is led by the Association of Non-State Actors Forum (ANSAF). There are over 2,000 agricultural cooperatives with over 1.8 million members in Tanzania. These are primarily smallholder farmers. Tanzania is pursuing the Agenda 10/30 for agricultural transformation through commercialization. To achieve this goal, the government, through the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC), is collaborating with stakeholders to develop national BDS guidelines to standardize services nationwide.
AMEA seeks to contribute to these objectives by addressing key issues, such as the reliability and quality of Business Development Service (BDS), BDS cost, enabling environment for BDS providers, demand for BDS, and coordination of BDS providers (BDSPs).
Focus Areas
- Awareness of International Standard targeting adoption in 2025
- Launch Learning into Action. Complete 2 case studies. Conduct National Dialogue, with a focus on accreditation systems
- Facilitate Policy Analysis study on BDS ecosystem development
- Collaborate with JICA/GoT BDSP project
Our Members
TAPBDS
Member Type: Local
Headquarters Tanzania
MEDA
Member Type: Local
Headquarters Canada
Cordaid
Member Type: Founding, Global
Headquarters The Netherlands
IDH
Member Type: Founding, Global
Headquarters The Netherlands
IFC
Member Type: Founding, Global
Headquarters Washington, D.C.
Rikolto
Member Type: Founding, Global
Headquarters Belgium
AGRA
Member Type: Global
Headquarters Kenya
Corus International
Member Type: Global
Headquarters Washington, D.C.
ANSAF
Member Type: Local
Headquarters Tanzania
IMED Limited
Member Type: Local
Headquarters Tanzania
NEEC
Member Type: Strategic Partner
Headquarters Tanzania
TADB
Member Type: Strategic Partner
Headquarters Tanzania
TCDC
Member Type: Strategic Partner
Headquarters Tanzania
Latest Tanzania Updates
News, Case Studies, Resources & Events from the Tanzania Local Network
BICHOBS Tanzania Horticulture LIA Case Study
Rikolto’s BICHOBS project reached nearly 28,400 farmers across Tanzania’s Southern Highlands. AMEA’s latest Learning into Action case study unpacks what worked, what didn’t, and what it means for scaling BDS market systems.
Welcome TAPBDS as our Newest Network Member
L-IFT join us as a global member because it wants to become part of this network that jointly addresses agricultural development and strengthens agri-MSMEs.
Welcome IMED as our Newest Network Member
L-IFT join us as a global member because it wants to become part of this network that jointly addresses agricultural development and strengthens agri-MSMEs.
Tanzania Roadmap
AMEA Tanzania, in partnership with the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC), is proud to present a transformative Strategic Roadmap for Agriculture-Focused Business Development Services (2025-2030).
Welcome Sundy Merchants as our Newest Network Member!
L-IFT join us as a global member because it wants to become part of this network that jointly addresses agricultural development and strengthens agri-MSMEs.
Welcome ANSAF as our Newest Network Member!
L-IFT join us as a global member because it wants to become part of this network that jointly addresses agricultural development and strengthens agri-MSMEs.
Contact
Network Facilitator
Kouame Amani Alphonse