Deputy Permanent Secretary for Crops Development and Food Security in Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Stephen J. Nindi is set to deliver a key presentation on 4th of September 2025 which positions Tanzania as Africa’s emerging agribusiness growth hub. 

Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Nindi is participating in the annual Africa Food Systems Forum taking place in Dakar, Senegal, from August 31 to September 5, 2025. 

The Forum places Tanzania in a strong position to advance its agricultural sector, among other initiatives within the Government; as well as engagement of youth and women in agriculture, livestock and fishery (Build a Better Tomorrow program - BBT) and reinforces the Government’s commitment to “Feed Ourselves (Tanzania), and Feed Others Commercially”. 

The Africa’s Food Systems Forum, formerly AGRF, is the world’s premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African food systems forward.  Africa Food Systems Forum is designed to energize political will and advance the policies, programs, and investments required to achieve an inclusive and sustainable food systems transformation.