Tanzania
The TADB Managing Director
The total funding managed at TADB for the SCGS is
"Through this funding, TADB has been able to impact directly 11,468 smallholders, while reaching indirectly 766,380 individuals. We appreciate the strong partnership that IFAD has with our government such that we can realise the government goals to its people," he said.
Commending the TADB contribution to the sector, and the IFAD Country Office Officer
"I understand that there are still challenges in finance accessibility, however, I commend the job done by your institution. I have learnt that you have been able to influence lowering of interest rate and it's such a commendable job," she said.
Smallholders in
"This is why IFAD works tirelessly with the government. If we want to see
Reflecting on their experiences during the courtesy call meeting of the TADB Managing Director at IFAD Tanzania offices, both leaders identified the existing challenges smallholder farmers yet experiences such as low yields and access to finance.
"We are working and we want to see that the lives of our farmers are changing for the better. To do this, we believe that with strong partnerships with a local and international institution such as IFAD we can increase our impact. We are determined at making agriculture be bankable," clarified Nyabundege.
TADB is currently in partnership with 12 commercial financial institutions in implementing the SCGS facility.
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