Women play a crucial role in agriculture, yet they face persistent barriers to land, finance, and markets. At AATI and the Agricultural Transformation Offices (ATOs) in Sierra Leone and Tanzania, we are working to break these barriers—ensuring that women farmers have the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive.This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm...Read More
NORWAY and Tanzania have signed a three year project (2025-2027) seeking to foster inclusive economic growth and improve food security. David Silinde, the Agriculture deputy minister said at the signing ceremony that the project is geared at reducing poverty, enhancing coordination and promoting agriculture commercialisation. The project is valued at $1,348,466 (3.4bn/-), signed with the...Read More
Driving Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria: A Collaborative Visit to Jigawa StateThe African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI), in partnership with the Development Sovereignty Group (DSG), recently concluded a successful visit to Jigawa State as part of efforts to advance Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.During the visit, His Excellency Governor Mallam Umar Namadi graciously welcomed the team, engaging...Read More
JULY 26 – A newly released study by UN Women on Political Leaders 2024 Global Data 2024 for Women Political Leaders indicates that 113 countries in the world have never had a female leader at the helm and only 26 countries are led by a woman today[1]. The study goes further to states that as...Read More
AGRA in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Livestock & Fisheries Tanzania, convened an inaugural Tanzania Food Systems Dialogue in Dar Es Salaam. The convention focused on identifying key priorities and investment opportunities to transform Tanzania’s food systems and marked a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards a more robust and sustainable...Read More
As part of her mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Executive Director of the African Agricultural Transformation Initiative (AATI), Ms. Safia Boly paid a courtesy call to the Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, to discuss opportunities for agricultural transformation in Nigeria. Key issues discussed during the visit were...Read More
