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Enhancing Horticulture Value Chains in Tanzania: CAADP Workshop Overview

The CAADP Program Design and Implementation Workshop, presented by Jacqueline Mkindi, Executive Director of TAHA, focused on building a strong and healthy horticulture value chain in Tanzania. Established in 2004, TAHA represents the private horticulture sector, advocating for grower mobilization, government support, and market accessibility. Key topics included compliance with market standards, financing options, infrastructure needs, and reliable market access. The workshop emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships to foster innovation and address the challenges faced within the industry.

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Enhancing Horticulture Value Chains in Tanzania: CAADP Workshop Overview

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  1. CAADP PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATON WORKSHOPHORTICULTURE VALUE CHAIN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT Presented by: Jacqueline Mkindi, Executive Director TAHA OCTOBER, 2010

  2. ABOUT TAHA • Established in 2004 and became operational in 2005 • TAHA – an apex private sector association representing the Horticulture industry in Tanzania- a voicing platform for issues concerning horticulture in the country • TAHA was established with the aim of promoting and developing horticulture and addressing the general and specific needs of its members.

  3. Strategic Objectives (Sos) TAHA has four main Sos: • Lobbying and Advocacy- govt and donors, • Technical Support– projects, trainings, seminars, shows, etc • Information dissemination– media, researchers, govt, consultants, etc • Promotion– in and outside Tanzania

  4. KEY FACTORS 7 key factors for a strong and health value chain: 1. Growers mobilization and capacity building---groups formation, technology advancement, trainings, etc. – ENSURE COMPLIANCE TO GAPS AND other market standards/requirements

  5. KEY FACTORS • AGRO-INPUT- availability, accessibility and proper utilization • Finance– good terms and conditions to allow pay back • Government support policies i.e taxes, infrastructure development, extension services, etc

  6. KEY FACTORS… 5. INFASTRUCTURAL NETWORK • Storage and cooling facilities during transportation and storage • Irrigation system • Reliable power supply • Roads and airports • Communication network • Accredited labs for testing and analysis

  7. KEY FACTORS….. 6. RELIABLE MARKETS– market structures, systems and institutions 7. R & D– innovation

  8. CASE STUDIES

  9. TAHA INITIATIVES 1. LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY • Government waiver of the 18% VAT on airfreight • Streamlining Pesticides regulations and inspectorate system in the country • Reinstatement of deemed capital goods (a very strong link between the P&P)

  10. TAHA INITIATIVES 2. AIRFREIGHT SOLUTION TO EXPORTERS– formation of TAHA Fresh Handling limited 3. Review of the National Horticultural Training Curriculum

  11. CONCLUSION • The Public Private Partnership has to be encouraged – complicated and trust should be built • Private sector put up a solid case based on the hard core analysis- advocacy should be through solid case • Private sector must be very professional well organized and have one voice

  12. Tanzania Horticultural Association P .O. Box 16520 ARUSHA, Tanzania Tel: 255 27 2544568 Fax: 255 27 254 4568 Email:taha@habari.co.tz WWW.tanzaniahorticulture.com

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