Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute

Author(s) : TARI

Following a thorough evaluation of the previous and initial Strategic Plan (2019/20 – 2024/25), I am pleased to present the second Five-Year Strategic Plan (SP) for 2025/26 – 2029/30. This SP has been developed in accordance with the Tanzania Public Sector Medium-Term Strategic Planning and Budgeting Manual (MTSPB) of 2008, as well as other pertinent national and international guidelines, and aligns with TARI commitment to continuous improvement in fulfilling its mandate. This SP adheres to the Parliamentary Act No. 10 of 2016, under which TARI was established. Our mandate is to conduct, regulate, promote, and coordinate all agricultural research activities undertaken by public and private research institutes or organizations in Tanzania. We aim to strengthen the national agricultural research system to enhance the development and dissemination of technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs) to address the real needs of farmers and other agricultural stakeholders.

The evaluation of the previous SP has been instrumental in assessing our progress, identifying achievements, and addressing challenges encountered during implementation. The findings have enabled us to develop a more focused direction to ensure alignment with the evolving needs of TARI, national development priorities, and stakeholders’ expectations. In contrast to the previous SP, the current SP has effectively translated the seven strategic objectives into a comprehensive Theory of Change (ToC), culminating in a robust results framework with a clearly defined monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework. The partnerships, data generation, and knowledge management approaches have been explicitly emphasized. Given the strategic objectives outlined in this SP and the implementation structure laid out, I urge all departments and TARI staff to effectively implement the second SP to achieve the set outcomes and the ultimate goal.

I extend my gratitude to TARI staff for their valuable contributions and participation in the process of developing this plan. I further express my appreciation to our esteemed stakeholders including Sector Ministries, National Institutions, International Research Institutions, Private Institutions, Farmers Associations, World Bank (WB), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other Development Partners (DPs) for their contribution, peer review and work closely with TARI in ensuring the institutional objectives are realized in line with national broad objectives. It is my firm belief that the successful implementation of the Second SP will significantly advance the aspirations of the Tanzania Vision 2050 and the Tanzania Agriculture Master Plan (2025-2050). I take this opportunity to call upon all stakeholders, including Development Partners, Non-State Actors, and the Private Sector, to continue supporting TARI in achieving these objectives.