{"id":150587,"date":"2026-04-10T16:07:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/bbt-program-to-empower-200-youth-in-livestock-fattening"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:13:12","slug":"bbt-program-to-empower-200-youth-in-livestock-fattening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/bbt-program-to-empower-200-youth-in-livestock-fattening","title":{"rendered":"BBT Program to Empower 200 Youth in Livestock Fattening"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) program in Tanzania is set to benefit at least 200 youth through a goat and sheep fattening initiative. This five-year project, valued at 81 billion Tanzanian shillings, aims to enhance youth and women&#8217;s participation in livestock entrepreneurship and improve commercial livestock production. Participants will receive practical training and access to loans to\u542f\u52a8\u548c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>AT LEAST 200 youth are set to benefit from opportunities in goat and sheep fattening under the government\u2019s Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) programme being implemented by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries at the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) centre in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region.<\/p>\n<p>The five-year project, valued at 81bn\/-, seeks to increase youth and women\u2019s participation in livestock entrepreneurship while strengthening commercial livestock production and the wider value chain.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a project introduction workshop in Kongwa on behalf of the Permanent Secretary for Livestock and Fisheries, the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Livestock), Dr Fabian Madele, said the programme will equip young people with practical skills in commercial goat and sheep fattening.<\/p>\n<p>He said the project will also cover fodder production, fodder seed multiplication, animal feed processing, and the application of modern livestock production technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Madele noted that youth are the main beneficiaries of the initiative and will gain hands-on experience across the entire livestock value chain, particularly in goat production.<\/p>\n<p>Through the training, he explained, young people will acquire the skills needed to venture into modern livestock businesses, improve their incomes, and contribute to national economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the government expects trained youth to start their own businesses and help address the country\u2019s unemployment challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Beneficiaries will also have access to collateral-free loans after completing the training to enable them to expand their livestock enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>The Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) program is part of Tanzania&#8217;s broader initiative to enhance youth engagement in agriculture and livestock sectors. With a focus on goat and sheep fattening, the program aims to address unemployment and promote economic growth through entrepreneurship. The initiative reflects the government&#8217;s commitment to empowering young people and women in the agricultural value chain, which is vital for national development.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, livestock farming has been a significant part of Tanzania&#8217;s economy, contributing to food security and livelihoods. The BBT program builds on this foundation by providing training and resources to young entrepreneurs, enabling them to<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) program in Tanzania is set to benefit at least 200 youth through a goat and sheep fattening initiative. This five-year project, valued at 81 billion Tanzanian shillings, aims to enhance youth and women&#8217;s participation in livestock entrepreneurship and improve commercial livestock production. 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