DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG entrepreneurs with outstanding business ideas in Tanzania’s horticulture sector have been recognised for their innovation and entrepreneurial excellence during an awards ceremony organised by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA).
The event, held in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and funded by the Mastercard Foundation, celebrated beneficiaries of the b|u|s Entrepreneurship Training programme who excelled in an entrepreneurship competition.
The awards recognised young micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) whose creativity, resilience and innovative business models demonstrate the growing potential of Tanzania’s horticulture industry.
Information from TAHA on Thursday noted that the initiative aims to encourage youth-led agribusiness by equipping young entrepreneurs with practical business skills, confidence and access to opportunities that support enterprise growth.
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According to TAHA, the strategic partnerships among TAHA, WFP, and the Mastercard Foundation are helping nurture a new generation of agripreneurs capable of creating jobs, improving productivity, and contributing to the country’s economic development.
The programme focuses on strengthening entrepreneurial capacity among young people, enabling them to establish sustainable agribusinesses while expanding employment opportunities across the horticulture value chain.