Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) - Tanzania

Building bridges through research and collaboration 🤝

Ahead of the upcoming China–Tanzania Dialogue hosted jointly with and , ESRF hosted a fruitful meeting with representatives from the China Agricultural University (CAU) to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation.

Discussions focused on research collaborations, internship programmes/academic exchanges and future knowledge partnerships. We are especially honoured that ESRF has been recognized as a hub for country and regional studies.

We look forward to strengthening this partnership and creating new opportunities for learning and impactful research.

🎉 That’s a wrap on !

Two incredible days of meaningful conversations, new connections, bold ideas and investment opportunities that will help shape Tanzania’s future.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Arusha and made this Summit a success. The momentum continues! 🇹🇿🚀

At the Agro-Industrialization breakout session at , one message came through clearly:

Tanzania’s agriculture sector is ready for investment — but scale will depend on how projects are structured, financed, and connected across the value chain.

🌱 Horticulture continues to show strong growth potential, with rising demand from regional and international markets.

💧 Irrigation, cold chain systems, logistics, packhouses, and processing infrastructure were highlighted as some of the biggest investment opportunities.

🤝 Discussions also focused on blended finance, guarantees, leasing, and partnerships that can help reduce risk and unlock capital for farmers, SMEs, and processors.

☕ From coffee and edible oils to export-oriented horticulture, the conversation increasingly shifted toward value addition, aggregation systems, and building stronger market linkages.

The overall message: Tanzania has the produce, growing markets, and increasing investor interest. The next step is building investment-ready systems that can move opportunities into ex*****on.

Today at , UNDP Tanzania and ESRF officially launched the Tanzania Investment Growth Facility (TIGF) — a platform designed to help turn investment pipelines into bankable, investment-ready opportunities.

Bringing together government, investors, DFIs, financial institutions, and development partners, TIGF aims to strengthen project structuring, investor engagement, and transaction support across priority sectors.

We are pleased to have Ambassador John Ulanga, Director of International Trade and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, joining us at . 📌

📍 Gran Meliá Hotel, Arusha
🗓 1st–2nd June 2026

TIS2026: Unlocking Bankable Opportunities for Inclusive Growth

Presentation and Discussion on Tanzania’s Enabling Investment Environment. 📌

This session will bring together government, policy, and investment leaders to highlight the reforms, opportunities, and institutional support shaping Tanzania’s investment landscape.

📍 Gran Meliá Hotel, Arusha
🗓 1st–2nd June 2026

TIS2026: Unlocking Bankable Opportunities for Inclusive Growth

We are pleased to have Hon. Dr. Pius Chaya, Deputy Minister of State, President’s Office - Planning and Investment, joining us at the

📍 Gran Meliá Hotel, Arusha
🗓 1st–2nd June 2026

TIS2026: Unlocking Bankable Opportunities for Inclusive Growth

We extend our appreciation to our sponsors for supporting the .

📍 Gran Meliá Hotel, Arusha
🗓 1st–2nd June 2026

TIS2026: Unlocking Bankable Opportunities for Inclusive Growth

We are pleased to have Dr. Blandina Kilama, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Planning Commission in Tanzania, joining us at the

📍 Gran Meliá Hotel, Arusha
🗓 1st–2nd June 2026

TIS2026: Unlocking Bankable Opportunities for Inclusive Growth