ONGOING · 2024–2026

Kilimanjaro Maize Prosperity Initiative

Securing profit, nutrition and welfare for Tanzania and Africa.   

COFFEEINE

Status

Completed

Timeline

2024–2026

Location

Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania

Partners

African Partnerships Kilimanjaro (APK), SeedCo Tanzania, Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF), implemented by GIZ

Reach

6,350+ people, including at least 750 smallholder farmers 

Better seeds, stronger communities

This multistakeholder alliance builds local capacity to scale up the sustainable production of, and access to, high-quality maize seeds that meet the needs of smallholder communities in the Kilimanjaro region.

By strengthening the seed value chain, the initiative improves food security, raises productivity and makes smallholder farmers more resilient.     

Main action lines

1

A multistakeholder collaboration that promotes sustainability in the maize value chain. 

2

Local capacity building, technical assistance and training to empower maize producer communities.  

3

Regenerative agriculture practices and low-carbon, water-efficient technology to produce optimised, resilient and high-yield maize seeds.   

Results

150 experts and 600+ smallholder seed multipliers

trained through technology transfer.   

6,350+ people

benefiting from training and communication materials, including at least 750 smallholder farmers.  

1,670 smallholders

in stable seasonal employment, with 50% women and/or 50% youth.