The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Daniel Chongolo (MP), has reaffirmed the Government's commmitment to strengthening cooperation with the World Bank to advance agricultural transformation through the Tanzania Food Systems Resilience Programme (TFSRP) and the proposed Tanzania Agri Connect Compact. 

Minister Chongolo made the remarks during an official visit by the World Bank Division Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and iZimbabwe, Mr. Firas Raad acompanied by Ms. Milena Stefanova, World Bank Country Operations Manager in 4th November 2026 in Dodoma.

Speaking on the progress of TFSRP, the Minister highlighted that "we are already seeing tangible results in the adoption of more than 60 climate-reslient varieties of horticultural crops, reaching more than two million people, and certified horticultural seed and seeding production has exceeded annual targets.  Our priority now is to accelerate implementation to ensure the programme's investment continue generating tangible results."

On the proposed Tanzania Agri Connect Compact, the Minister said that the initiative seeks to translate the country's agricultural priorities into concrete and investable opportunities for farmers, agribusinesses  and private sector investors. 

In his remarks, Mr. Firas Raad commended the Ministry of Agriculture for its leadership and commitment to transforming the agricultural sector, describing agriculture as a major driver of economic growth and a critical pathwaye towards achieving Tanzania's Vision 2050 aspirations of becoming a USD 1 tritilion economy and an upper-middle income country.

On TFSRP, he expressed satisfaction with the programme's implementation progress and achievements, encouraging the Ministry to sustain the momentum and accelerate deliver to ensure that invesrments generate results within the planned timelines.