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The Tanzanian government is exploring capital markets to alleviate financing challenges in agriculture, aiming to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Minister of Agriculture Daniel Chongolo discussed opportunities with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange CEO, emphasizing the importance of market-based financing for farmers and agribusinesses to drive sustainable development and economic growth.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Tanzanian government is moving to tap capital markets to ease financing constraints in the agriculture sector, in a push to raise productivity and competitiveness.
The Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo, revealed this when he held talks with the Chief Executive Officer of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), Peter Nalitolela, in Dodoma recently.
Their meeting focused on opportunities to link agriculture with capital markets, including how farmers and agribusiness investors can access financing through market-based instruments.
Additionally, they both underscored the role of the stock market in mobilising long-term capital, adding that increased investment would support value addition, lower production costs, and improve returns for farmers.
They said stronger financing mechanisms would enable farmers to benefit more from their activities while driving sustainable national development.
The move is part of broader government efforts to transform agriculture into a key engine of economic growth and job creation.
Tanzania’s agriculture sector is crucial for its economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing to GDP. However, the sector faces challenges such as limited access to financing and modern technology. By engaging with capital markets, the government seeks to attract investment that can modernize agriculture, increase productivity, and ultimately improve the livelihoods of farmers while fostering economic growth. This initiative reflects a broader trend in many developing countries to leverage financial markets for agricultural development.
