Outcome TZA_D_2.1

[UNSDCF Prosperity Outcome] By 2027 People in the United Republic of Tanzania working in MSMEs and small-scale agriculture, especially the most vulnerable, achieve increased, more sustainable productivity and incomes with more equitable access to productive resources (verbatim)

Outcome prosperity: Remarkable strides and a more conducive environment for women to thrive in trade, secure formal and informal employment, engage in entrepreneurship, and contribute significantly to economy have been achieved. At the national level the results have been attributed by the government sustained institutionalization of GEF and adoption of Gender responsive policies and programmes such as National Trade policy, Gender and Women Development Policy launched in 2024,and capacity enhancement to government officials both at the central and national levels. The KOICA Joint Program, which concluded in May 2023 and complemented by the Joint Programme for Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme and the Womens’ Leadership and Economic Rights Programme. By December 2024, through the programmes. Significant improvements in productivity, organization, and economic opportunities for women and youth farmers have been observed. In Singida, Capacitated and Tanzania Official Seed certified women farmers in the sunflower value chain have produced 15 tons of Quality Declared Sunflower Seeds (QDS), generating over 50 million TZS at 3,500 TZS per kilogram. These seeds achieve an average production of 14 bags per acre, compared to 3 bags per acre previously, demonstrating the transformative impact of GAP adoption and capacity-building efforts. women farmers in the sunflower value chain have increased productivity from an initial 3–5 bags per acre to 8–12 bags per acre. Through the joint programme on rural women’s economic empowerment, more women have reported increased agriculture productivity, Improved food security and nutrition for rural women and their households that contribute to equitable and sustainable food systems. Notable results for women include established home gardens ensuring year-round food security for women, Women are having more access to productive agricultural land. In Mnang’ana Village, the establishment of the Mnang’ana AMCOS and the construction of a sunflower warehouse have transformed the agricultural landscape: July 2024 marked the official registration and licensing of the warehouse by the Warehouse Receipts Regulatory Board. The warehouse collected and stored over 1,000 tons of farmers’ produce in 2024, leading to a 50% increase in prices compared to informal market rates. Collective marketing through the warehouse has increased women's agency in agricultural markets, access to market information, bargaining power and contributed to overcoming gender specific barriers that constrain women from participating in the market. Moreover, the warehouse has also created direct and indirect employment opportunities: Sorting and sifting activities in the warehouse created jobs for over 30 women, further boosting local livelihoods. In Mtwara, Lindi Dodoma and Singida, women and men smallholder farmers received certificates of Customary Right of Occupancy (CCROs) to rural women and men, whereby about 1000 women have been able to access land. UN Women contribution: Capacity strengthening and monitoring of the programmes in partnership with the Government. Collaboration with FAO, WFP,IFAD on the JPRWEE programme complementing interventions aimed at increased access to income and productivity for women and MSMEs. Evidence :Programmes monitoring reports, Implementing partners reports, GEF progress reports and JPRWEE annual joint report

[UNSDCF Prosperity Outcome] By 2027 People in the United Republic of Tanzania working in MSMEs and small-scale agriculture, especially the most vulnerable, achieve increased, more sustainable productivity and incomes with more equitable access to productive resources (verbatim)

Result: *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id="request-WEB:1f80481c-a72e-4af2-af91-78fd9e82c806-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> n 2025, Tanzania witnessed significant gender-responsive policy reforms and improved coordinated implementation. Key national frameworks were updated to advance women’s empowerment: the National Land Policy (1995, revised 2023) strengthened women’s ownership and inheritance rights, while the National Education and Training Policy now promotes gender equality in access to education, enhances women’s technical and vocational skills, and encourages participation in leadership and decision-making roles. Complementary measures expanded women’s access to finance, entrepreneurship opportunities, and clean energy solutions for rural livelihoods. By aligning national reforms with global frameworks, Tanzania demonstrated how coordinated, gender-responsive policymaking can advance the Generation Equality and Beijing +30 agendas. UN Women provided technical support on women’s land rights and tenure security—inputs that informed the Land Policy review—and advocated within the National Education and Training Policy process for provisions enabling young women who have dropped out of school to access market-relevant skills for decent work. Evidence shows tangible progress in women’s economic empowerment. According to the 2024 Integrated Labour Force Survey, average monthly wages increased from TZS 393,861 to TZS 477,241, though a persistent gender wage gap remains. Generation Equality Forum monitoring indicates increased access to economic resources at the subnational level. In 2025, Local Government Authority data report TZS 131 billion in loans extended to women, youth, and persons with disabilities, and 10,960 women’s economic empowerment platforms (majukwaa) established. UN Women’s contributions were critical in achieving these results. Through capacity-building in vocational skills, agribusiness, value addition, and off-farm enterprises such as tailoring, food processing, and clean energy, 305 women and youth diversified and expanded their income streams. Secure land tenure programming supported 935 women through the issuance of Certificate of Customary Right of Occupancy (CCROs), enhancing their agency in household and community decision-making, catalyzing investments in sustainable agriculture, and reducing vulnerability to land disputes. Women have also adopted climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to improved food security, higher productivity, and increased income, demonstrating the integrated impact of policy reform, resource access, and UN Women’s targeted support. UN Women contribution:Technical and financial support to the Government and other stakeholders Evidence:Integragted Labour Force Survey,UN Women's Programme Implemenatation Reports

[UNSDCF Prosperity Outcome] By 2027 People in the United Republic of Tanzania working in MSMEs and small-scale agriculture, especially the most vulnerable, achieve increased, more sustainable productivity and incomes with more equitable access to productive resources (verbatim)

Results: Remarkable strides and a more conducive environment for women to thrive in trade, secure formal and informal employment, engage in entrepreneurship,and contribute significantly to economy have been achieved. At the national level the results have been attributed by the government sustained institutionalisation of GEF and progressive tranformative projects in alignment with GEF commitments and capacity enhancement to government officials both at the central and national levels. Through the joint programme on rural women’s economic empowerment, more women have reported increased agriculture productivity, Improved food security and nutrition for rural women and their households that contribute to equitable and sustainable food systems.Notable results for women include established home gardens ensuring year round food security for women, Women are having more access to productive agricultural land. In Dodoma and Singida, women and men smallholder farmers received certificates of Customary Right of Occupancy (CCROs) to rural women and men, whereby 5050 women have been able to access land. Two distinct types of certificates were distributed: individual certificates/deeds and dual/twin certificates/deeds designed for spouses. Post harvest loss decrease due to practical training on application of post harvest loss and reduction an storage techniques which has contributed to increase of farmer and SME incomes. UN Women contribution: implementing partners with FAO, WFP,IFAD on the JPRWEE programme complementing interventions aimed at increased access to income and productivity for women and MSMEs. Evidence :GEF progress reports and JPRWEE annual joint report