AGRICULTURAL FINANCING THROUGH CAPITAL MARKETS

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange CEO, Peter Nalitolela (L), met with Hon. Hussein Bashe (R), Minister of Agriculture, to explore capital markets solutions that can fuel innovation, growth, and sustainability in Tanzania's agricultural sector. Together, we aim to empower farmers and agribusinesses through access to finance and investment opportunities.

Key takeaways from the meeting:

1) Agricultural Financing:

Exploring how the DSE can facilitate capital raising for the agriculture sector through debt or equity listings.

2) Empowering Farmers:

Ways to enhance access to financial markets for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, promoting financial inclusion and sustainability.

3) Agri-Tech Innovation:

Collectively explore opportunities for funding agricultural technology (Agri-Tech) projects through the stock exchange to boost productivity and innovation.

4) Partnerships for Rural Development:

Collaborating on joint initiatives to increase rural participation in capital markets and improve economic outcomes for agricultural communities.