Tanzania Youth in Agribusiness Forum – Lindi and Mtwara Road show

Date:  August 23, 2014 From 0830 am – 1700 pm
Location/Venue: Double M conference centre
City/Town: Lindi Town
Organized By: Agri-Pro Focus Tanzania, ANSAF, AMSHA and TGFA collaboration with Africare and LIMAS

 Phone: AMSHA +255 716 966 447, TGFA +255 753 843 321/ 763846 255

Introduction

On 23rd August 2014, a consortium of organisations under the Agri-ProFocus Tanzania umbrella namely; AMSHA Institute of Rural Entrepreneurship and Tanzania Graduate Farmers Association (TGFA) in partnership with ANSAF, Africare and LIMAS will hold the Lindi and Mtwara road show. The road show aims to embrace agribusiness opportunities for youth employment by bringing key stakeholders in the agriculture sector  to share experiences and best practices/achievements made by youth led enterprises and initiatives while addressing opportunities and challenges for youths engagement in agriculture value chains.

The Motto for TYIAF Lindi and Mtwara Road show is: “Kilimo Biashara ndio Mpango Mzima”which translates to “Agribusiness is a whole plan”

This road show follows is a continuation of the fulfillment Tanzania Youth in Agribusiness Forum (TYIAF) objectives which aim to:

1. Acknowledge achievements and address by sharing challenges of Youth Agribusiness Enterprises, youth role models, young Agro entrepreneurs and projects which support youths.
2. Share knowledge on existing opportunities and how best to tap into these opportunities through empowering youth and addressing their challenges.
   
3. Share the APF Tanzania online platform so that youth can use the platform to share, discuss, network and conducting business through the online market place.
   
4. Design and implement strategies for business partnership and knowledge sharing so as to engage more youth into Agribusiness.
   
5. Promote coordination among youth support projects and programs whether public or non state actors
   
6. Provision of a single multi stakeholder platform where key stakeholders for agriculture and youth development will meet in roundtable to share, exchange experience, realize opportunities and strengthen their efforts in promoting youth employment through entrepreneurship.
   

We expect that at the end of the road show;

1. Youth and agriculture key stakeholders will be well informed of the Agribusiness opportunities and supporting initiatives in Lindi and Mtwara regions.
2. There will be a better understanding of policies and initiatives that support agribusiness and youth development
3. Youth and stakeholders will have a better understanding of the APF Tanzania network and the role of the online platform in promoting farmer entrepreneurship.
   
4. Networks and linkages will be developed to nurture aspiring and growing entrepreneurs including promotion of Public Private Partnerships.
   
5. Collaboration and partnerships to as road map for youth capacity building events such mobilization, entrepreneurship trainings, business development, business competition and advocacy for conducive environment for youth investment in Agribusiness Opportunities.
   
   
Expected Participants;
A total of/more than 150 participants including; Youth Agri-entrepreneurs and Youth group representatives, Youth led organizations and companies, financial service providers, Telecom companies, Secondary & college students, Private sector actors and Potential buyers, input suppliers and Business Development Service providers

How to participate: Only for interested Applicants
For Individual/ Groups or Organizations/Institutions – Please fill the FILL THIS ONLINE APPLICATION FORM or contact the person who extended this invitation to you then you will be provided with the formal invitation. Deadline for Application is 15^th August 2014.
Admission is on a first come first served basis. Women/girls are encouraged to apply. This also applies to interested youth role models whether individuals or in groups.

Show Casing/Exhibiting your Products or Services Interested youth led enterprises, institutions and companies who wish to exhibit and showcase their services and products are requested to express their interest to one of the contacts listed below. We encourage Organizations, companies and youths to use this chance to showcase their products and services for publicity.

Sponsorship for attending There are limited and partial sponsorship opportunities to attend the forum. This chance is only available for those who will express their interests and commitment. Candidates who are interested to apply for sponsorship are required to fill THIS FORM ONLINE and must respond to last three question in the form after the other questions. Deadline for Application is 15^th August 2014
Youth entrepreneurs in the agriculture value chains such as Horticulture, oilseed, poultry, beekeeping, dairy and agroforestry whether in production, processing value addition, promotion, transport, business advisory service and market links, input supply are encouraged to apply.
We also encourage capable Institutions or organizations to nominate or sponsor inspired and motivated youth led or representatives of model agribusiness enterprises to attend this useful networking and useful forum.

About the Organizers
The Agri-ProFocus Tanzania Agri-Hub is an initiative of Agri-ProFocus, a partnership with Dutch roots that promotes farmer entrepreneurship in developing countries. In Tanzania, the Agri-Hub unites 49 companies and organisations, amongst which are SNV, Hivos, Tan Trade, TAHA, TRIAS, TCCIA, AMSHA, and TGFA, Agri-Hub Tanzania also provides an online platform (http://apf-tanzania.ning.com) which is like a marketplace, where professionals in agriculture and agri-business can form linkages, to learn, to do business and develop joint ventures. It also provides members with up to date news, events and issues related to Agri-Hub and Agri-business.

CONTACT PERSON for TYIAF- Lindi and Mtwara Roashow

1. Omary Mwaimu
Organization: AMSHA IRE
Phone: +255 716 966 447
Email: mwaimu@gmail.com

2. 2. Ernest Thomas Likoko
Organization: Tanzania Graduate Farmers Association ( TGFA)
Phone : +255 715 024 645/787 024645
Email : erneyliko@yahoo.com cc: tgfaoffice@gmail.com