Tanzania champions horti-tourism as dual engine for development
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to integrate horticulture with tourism, aiming to diversify attractions, promote agro-based experiences, and open new income streams for rural communities. PHOTO | COURTESY
Arusha. The government has emphasised the need to link the horticulture and tourism sectors to unlock rural economic potential and promote inclusive growth.
Speaking at an agriculture and tourism investors’ dialogue held in Arusha over the weekend, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Gerald Mweli, said the two multi-billion-dollar industries hold the potential to drive rural development.