Policy and Advocacy

Policy Advocacy and Institutional Reform in the Horticulture Sector in Tanzania

Strengthened Public–Private Dialogue to drive strategic development of the horticulture industry.

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Agriculture Sector Lead Ministries (ASLMs)

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Parliamentary Committees

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Government Authorities and Agencies

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Regional and Local Government

Trade and Investment Facilitation

Key achievements 2017 – 2025

Most imported agricultural inputs, implements, and technologies are exempt from Customs Duty, VAT and Excise duty.

  • Reduced inputs registration costs, testing time and simplified registration procedures.
  • Advocated for the abolishment of 120+ agricultural fees, taxes and levies.

Development of the National Avocado Development Guidelines.

  • Commissioned a Comparative Port Logistics Study

Efficiency at airports, seaports, and introduction of a “Green Channel”.

  • Operationalization of Cargo Freighter in collaboration with AVIA Solutions Group.
  • Successfully facilitated market access for Tanzanian avocados to key international destinations, India, South Africa, China, Europe, and the Middle East.
  • New markets in the pipeline: USA, Japan, and Israel

  • Strategic partnerships driving the agricultural transformation of Zanzibar.

  • Reduced dependency on fresh food imports from 80% to 30%, boosting local production and food security.

Horticulture Exports Accelerator Program

About HEAP

A specialized program aimed at enhancing the trade and export capabilities of both new and established Tanzanian companies.

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Target markets is the United Kingdom and Europe.

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Coverage: Tanzania Mainland and
Zanzibar

Pillars of HEAP

The program is anchored on three key pillars:

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PILLAR 1:

Business Development Services (BDS) Including Investment Readiness and Inclusive Contract Farming (iCF)- Readiness (Empowerment).

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PILLAR 2:

Export Market Standards and Internal Control System (Compliance),

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PILLAR 3:

Promotion and Market Development  for Export to the UK and EU (Trade).

Contribute to attaining the Agenda 10/30 goals by: -

  1. Boost revenue from horticulture products from $569 million to $2 billion.
  2. Enhance compliance with international standards.

Implementation:

  • 24 Companies have been enrolled in the program.