Never before have so many governments, and multilateral and international organizations been so interested in the agricultural sector. At a recent high profile event, where the World Bank launched a global food crisis response facility, the problems in the agricultural sector were likened to a silent tsunami (Zoellick 2008). Ranking low in economic and human development indicators, Tanzania is at high risk of failing to feed herself, with over 70% of its people depending on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood. Tanzania is listed among the thirteen African countries worst affected by climate change impacts and vulnerability, and having the least adaptive capacities (Thornton et. al. 2006). A review of the status of Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Development Program notes that the country is lagging in achieving its targets on reducing poverty and food insecurity and in achieving the Millennium Development Goals
Publication year
2009
Authors
Kitalyi, A.; Nyadzi G I; Lutkamu M; Swai R E A; Gama, B.
Language
English
Keywords
agroforestry, planning
Geographic
Tanzania
