Helvetas Tanzania – Rural Livelihoods and Market Linkages (2022–2024)
Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Climate-Smart Agri-Food Enterprises
Implementation Support Partner: Food Information Tanzania (FIT) collaborated with
Helvetas Tanzania to strengthen rural livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture,
value-chain integration, and capacity building of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) between
2022 and 2024.
The initiative aimed to promote inclusive and sustainable agri-food business ecosystems by linking farmers,
youth, and women entrepreneurs to input suppliers, extension services, and structured markets, while embedding
environmental stewardship and gender equity across all activities.
Core Areas of FIT Contribution
- Provided technical backstopping on Food Safety, Hygiene, and Quality Assurance for producer and processor groups.
- Delivered entrepreneurship and business-development training targeting youth and women in rural areas.
- Facilitated establishment of inclusive producer associations and linkages to buyers and cooperatives.
- Promoted climate-smart and regenerative farming practices for improved productivity and soil health.
- Supported integration of digital data systems for traceability, record keeping, and market information sharing.
- Contributed to district-level policy dialogues on sustainable agriculture and local economic empowerment.
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