Tanzania - Madibira Smallholder Agricultural Development Project

The proposed project is in line with the Bank's strategy for Tanzania, which focuses on the productive sectors of agriculture and industrial reform for the period 1993-1995. It will help to revive productive activities in a fertile but underdeveloped region of Tanzania. Improving productivity, enabling farmers to sell their products at competitive prices, and building social infrastructure will create the conditions for improving living standards in the region. The project will provide infrastructure for cultivation of rice and beans on 300 hectares allocated to small holders. The main components are: (i) Irrigation and Drainage Infrastructure; (ii) Agriculture Development ; (iii) Infrastructure and services; (iv) Environment; (v) Project Management. Attendant infrastructure like buildings, access roads, water and power would be provided. A rice mill will also be constructed.