Browsing by Author "TADB"

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    AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT TO WOMEN'S IN AMCOS
    (TADB, 2025-05-05) TADB
    As part of Tanzania Agricultural Bank (TADB) key strategic objective, TADB keep on implementing financial inclusion objective by reaching women's in different agriculture groups like Chato AMCOS, Diana Nyambimbo one of the women and member of Chato AMCOS says " Through tractor loan I have been able to build a house of my own and my kids are proud of what I am doing as a woman in agriculture". Also Diana encourages TADB to keep on financing others in agriculture so as to promote more agriculture transformation and impact more women's in Tanzania rural areas involving themselves in agriculture activities like what they helped Chato AMCOS.
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    CAGE FISH FARMING FACT SHEET
    (2025-09-22) TADB
    This factsheet presents a policy and investor-oriented overview of cage fish farming opportunities and financing options in Tanzania’s major inland lakes. Drawing from the Investment Case Study for Cage Fish Farming (TADB, 2025), it summarizes market trends, production performance, value-chain gaps, and key investment drivers, including the rising demand for fish protein and export growth in the Great Lakes region. The document outlines productivity benchmarks, risk factors, and a suite of tailored financing models, ranging from aquaculture-aligned term lending and blended finance to public–private partnerships, community group lending, and a cluster-based cooperative (FICO) model designed to de-risk smallholder participation. By combining technical data with actionable financing pathways, the factsheet serves as a practical reference for policymakers, investors, and development partners seeking to scale sustainable aquaculture and strengthen food security in Tanzania.
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    EMPOWERING WOMEN AND YOUTH THROUGH AGRICULTURAL LOANS
    (TADB, 2025-04-30) TADB
    Financial inclusion is among the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) key strategic objective, This is through enhancing access to finance, productive assets and markets for women and youth in agriculture and agribusiness. TADB in partnership with LonAgro have implemented this by providing loans with an interest of only 9% so as to encourage the women and youth to participate more in agriculture and agribusiness. Also they have provided loan in terms of inputs that is a total of 19 tractors have been provided. The main aim is to transform agriculture from subsistence to commercial in Narakauo Village.
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    FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN TABORA REGION
    (TADB, 2025-04-24) TADB
    In this informative session, Ms. Angelina Nyansambo, a Business Development Officer from Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), leads a financial literacy training for smallholder farmers in Tabora Region. The training covers essential financial management skills tailored for farmers involved in diverse agricultural value chains, including crop farming, livestock keeping, and agro-processing. Key topics discussed include: ✅ Effective budgeting and expense tracking – Helping farmers plan their finances and allocate resources wisely. ✅ Record-keeping and financial documentation – Teaching the importance of maintaining accurate financial records for improved business transparency. ✅ Loan management and access to credit – Educating farmers on how to access TADB financial services and manage loans responsibly. ✅ Investment strategies in agribusiness – Encouraging farmers to reinvest profits into their businesses for sustainable growth. ✅ Risk management and savings culture – Promoting financial resilience through savings and risk mitigation techniques. The session highlights TADB’s commitment to supporting smallholder farmers by providing not just financing but also financial literacy and capacity-building programs. By enhancing farmers' financial knowledge, the initiative aims to increase agricultural productivity, improve livelihoods, and foster economic growth in Tanzania’s rural communities. 📌 Watch now to learn how smallholder farmers in Tabora are transforming their agribusinesses through financial literacy!
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    FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING IN MWANZA REGION
    (TADB, 2025-04-24) TADB
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    LAUNCHING OF MODERN BOATS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FISH CAGES IN MWANZA 2024
    (TADB, 2025-05-06) TADB
    Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank keeps on collaborating with the government on making sure all farmers in different agriculture value chain transform from traditional means of farming to modern one hence making agriculture more of commercial than subsistence, TADB presented by Managing Director Mr Frank Nyabundege during the launching joined forces with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries on ensuring fishers in Mwanza region get modern boats and fish cages. The launching of modern boats and fish cages was launched by Her excellence Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan in Mwanza. Also the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Hamisi Ulega graced the launching. A total of 160 boats to 989 beneficiaries, Also 222 cages to 1213 beneficiaries in Mwanza, Mara, Kagera, Simiyu and Geita. This transformation is crucial in fishing sector as it will ease the process of fishing from production to harvesting.
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    LAUNCHING OF TADB NORTHERN ZONE OFFICE
    (TADB, 2025-05-05) TADB
    The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) officially launched its Northern zonal Office in a ceremony held on 12/12/2023. The event was graced by the Minister of Finance, Honorable Mwigulu Nchemba, who emphasized the pivotal role of agriculture in driving the nation’s economic growth.The launch brought together diverse agricultural stakeholders, including farmers, entrepreneurs, financiers, and public and private sector leaders. In his speech, Hon. Nchemba commended TADB for its efforts to expand financial services to more farmers, aiming to boost productivity and position agriculture as a cornerstone of employment and income generation for Tanzanians. This new office aims to enhance access to financial services for farmers in the Northern Zone, particularly in the regions of Arusha, Manyara, Kilimanjaro, and Tanga. Stakeholders underscored the importance of close collaboration between TADB and farmers to ensure agriculture contributes more significantly to the country’s economic growth. With this launch, TADB has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural development by providing tailored loans with affordable interest to Smallholder farmers, women and youth to support growth in the agriculture sector.
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    LAUNCHING OF TADB WESTERN ZONE OFFICE
    (TADB, 2025-05-05) TADB
    On February 23, 2024, the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) officially launched its Western Zone Office to enhance financial accessibility for agricultural stakeholders in the region. The launch event, attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe as the guest of honor, brought together key players in the agricultural sector, including various stakeholders, the bank Managing Director, Mr. Frank Nyabundege, board members, and TADB staff. The Western Zone Office aims to address the financial needs of farmers, agribusinesses, and cooperatives in Katavi, Tabora, and Kigoma, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to supporting agricultural value chain development. By expanding its zonal offices, TADB seeks to bridge financing gaps, promote agribusiness growth, and contribute to the country’s broader agricultural transformation agenda and reducing poverty by ensuring food security.
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    NANE NANE 2024 ZANZIBAR EVENT
    (TADB, 2025-05-07) TADB
    TADB staff, led by the Eastern Zonal Manager, Mr. Michael Madundo, received and provided information to visitors and stakeholders in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries who visited the TADB booth at the Nane Nane exhibitions, held at Dole Grounds, Kizimbani, Unguja. On August 1, 2024, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, and Livestock, Hon. Dr. Omar Amir (first from the left), joined TADB staff for a group photo during his visit to the bank’s booth at the Nane Nane exhibitions in Zanzibar.
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    SMALLHOLDER FARMERS CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME
    (TADB, 2025-04-28) TADB
    The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) offers the Smallholder Credit Guarantee Scheme (SCGS), a financial product designed to enhance access to credit for smallholder farmers in Tanzania. The SCGS came into operation in 2018 aims to mitigate the risks faced by financial institutions in lending to small-scale farmers by providing credit guarantees for loans extended to them. By improving the availability of affordable financing, the SCGS supports the growth and development of agricultural value chains, increases productivity, and contributes to food security. The scheme targets smallholder farmers engaged in various agricultural activities, fostering inclusive economic development and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. Through its risk-sharing mechanism, the SCGS encourages financial institutions to lend to underserved farmers, ensuring that they can invest in necessary resources such as inputs, equipment, and technology, thereby boosting agricultural output and sustainable development. This initiative aligns with TADB's broader mandate to promote agricultural development and empower Tanzanian farmers, ultimately enhancing the overall agricultural sector's contribution to the nation's economy. The video speaks more of SCGS
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    TADB 10 YEARS MOTION GRAPHICS
    (TADB, 2025-08-14) TADB
    This video presents a comprehensive analysis of the developmental impact of the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) from its inception to 2025. As a strategic development finance institution, TADB has played a pivotal role in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector by addressing financing gaps along key agricultural value chains. The report highlights TADB’s contributions through various financing models, including direct lending, wholesale lending to partner financial institutions, and credit guarantee schemes. The bank has significantly enhanced access to affordable credit for smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and cooperatives, thereby promoting value addition, productivity, and rural economic growth. Through targeted investments in agro-processing, mechanization, and climate-smart agriculture, TADB has supported national efforts to ensure food security, increase export earnings, and create employment. The report also provides insights into the bank’s alignment with national development frameworks, particularly the Tanzania Development Vision 2025, the Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP II), and the ruling party’s election manifesto. Overall, the findings demonstrate TADB’s critical role in bridging financial gaps and catalyzing inclusive agricultural transformation in Tanzania.
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    TADB at Financial Service Week 2024 Celebrations
    (TADB, 2025-05-14) TADB
    The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has joined the Ministry of Finance, other banks, and financial institutions in commemorating the National Financial Services Week in Mbeya at the Ruanda Nzovwe grounds from October 21 to 26, 2024. This celebration, held under the theme “Financial Literacy, a Foundation for Economic Development”, aims to raise public awareness on the importance of using formal financial services as a means to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty in the country. As stakeholders in economic growth and development, TADB invites residents of Mbeya and neighboring areas to visit our pavilion to learn more about the opportunities offered by the Agricultural Development Bank. This includes education on agricultural loans covering livestock and fisheries and the importance of commercial agriculture.
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    TADB CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK 2022
    (2025-04-25) TADB
    During the 2022 Customer Service Week, the Managing Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), Mr. Frank Nyabundege, emphasized the bank’s deep appreciation for its dedicated staff whose commitment to excellence has continued to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery. In celebrating this significant week, TADB invited key customers to share their success stories and inspire continued collaboration between the bank and its stakeholders. Among the invited guests were Angel Makyao from The Great Farm Company Limited and Rose Angekile representing Chama Cha Umwagiliaji Ruvu (CHAURU), both of whom expressed gratitude for the financial and technical support received from TADB. Their testimonies highlighted how the bank’s tailored support had significantly contributed to the growth and impact of their agricultural initiatives. The event not only recognized the bank’s customers but also served as a platform to reaffirm TADB’s commitment to serve farmers and agribusinesses through quality service and agricultural transformation.
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    TADB CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK 2023
    (TADB, 2025-04-25) TADB
    The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) joins the rest of the world in celebrating Customer Service Week. This week, celebrated under the theme "Team Service," is observed annually during the first week of October.During the launch of the celebrations, TADB’s Managing Director, Mr. Frank Nyabundege, emphasized to staff the importance of providing quality service. “No customer will go where there is no quality service. Customers are not attracted by beautiful buildings or cheap prices, but by excellent service. Therefore, let us all care for, listen to, and serve our customers well,” TADB Managing Director Mr Frank Nyabudenge
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    TADB FINANCING ON FISHERIES SECTOR
    (TADB, 2025-05-07) TADB
    One of the TADB strategic objective is to transform agriculture from traditional means to modern agriculture so as to ensure food sustainability and transform farming from subsistence to commercial, TADB extend his financing to fisheries sector by making sure the fisheries sector grows and fishers lives transform. TADB Managing Director Mr. Frank Nyabundege has explained TADB mission to finance fisheries sector through the challenges that they observed in fisheries sector. Also various beneficiaries has declared how TADB financing have helped their project to thrive and earn more. The documentary explains more of what beneficiaries have said about the sector and TADB financing.
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    TADB IMPACT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    (TADB, 2025-08-15) TADB
    Over the last decade, the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has become a pivotal institution in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector and contributing to inclusive economic development. TADB contributes to economic growth through strategic agricultural finance, targeting key domains such as productivity, industrialisation, livelihoods, trade, and inflation control, positioning agriculture as a catalyst for inclusive and resilient growth.
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    TADB IMPACT IN VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
    (2025-08-15) TADB
    Since its launch in 2015, TADB has disbursed about TZS 1.13 trillion in loans across 57 different agricultural value chains, targeting Tanzania’s staple and cash crops at an unprecedented scale. Major sectors like coffee, cotton, rice, sugar, maize, cashew, poultry, and dairy have received substantial financing, reflecting TADB’s broad approach to developing agriculture. This large-scale investment is not just about financial support; it translates into tangible outcomes, thriving farms, modern warehouses, new processing factories, and expanded markets, benefiting communities nationwide.
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    TADB IMPACT ON FOOD SECURITY
    (2025-08-15) TADB
    Over the past decade, the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has played a critical role in financing sustainable food security in Tanzania by strategically investing and unlocking finance across the country’s key staple and non-staple food systems. Through a entwined approach of direct lending and an innovative Smallholder Credit Guarantee Scheme, TADB has financed over TZS 734.71 billion to transform the country’s food systems by empowering more than 554,486 smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, enhancing food availability, market stability, and resilience, while fostering economic inclusion.
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    TADB IMPACT REPORT 2025
    (TADB, 2025-08-01) TADB
    This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the developmental impact of the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) from its inception to 2024. As a strategic development finance institution, TADB has played a pivotal role in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector by addressing financing gaps along key agricultural value chains. The report highlights TADB’s contributions through various financing models, including direct lending, wholesale lending to partner financial institutions, and credit guarantee schemes. The bank has significantly enhanced access to affordable credit for smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and cooperatives, thereby promoting value addition, productivity, and rural economic growth. Through targeted investments in agro-processing, mechanization, and climate-smart agriculture, TADB has supported national efforts to ensure food security, increase export earnings, and create employment. The report also provides insights into the bank’s alignment with national development frameworks, particularly the Tanzania Development Vision 2025, the Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP II), and the ruling party’s election manifesto. Overall, the findings demonstrate TADB’s critical role in bridging financial gaps and catalyzing inclusive agricultural transformation in Tanzania. #TheDecadeOfTransformation #KilimoKinaBenkika
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    TADB INTEGRATED VALUE CHAIN FINANCING
    (TADB, 2025-04-25) TADB
    The Integrated Value Chain Financing (IVCF) model adopted by the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) represents an innovative and holistic approach to agricultural financing aimed at transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Through this model, TADB strategically intervenes along the entire agricultural value chain from production, processing, storage, and marketing by addressing financial gaps and enabling access to tailored financial products and services. The IVCF model emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, including farmers, agribusinesses, input suppliers, processors, and financial institutions, ensuring value addition and risk mitigation across each stage. By focusing on value chain development, the IVCF model strengthens linkages, enhances productivity, promotes agro-industrialization, and ultimately contributes to food security and inclusive economic growth. This model has been instrumental in bridging the financing gaps in agriculture, improving efficiency, and supporting the development of sustainable agri-finance ecosystems in Tanzania.