I am an experienced agricultural economist with 14 years of expertise in policy analysis, research, advocacy, and sector development within Tanzania’s agri-food systems. I have a proven track record of implementing evidence-based policy reforms, facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue, and supporting sector growth and private sector engagement. My skills include statistical analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization.
In my engagement with ANSAF, I have managed agricultural projects from design to implementation, overseen grant utilization to support beneficiaries, and maintained communication between ANSAF leadership, beneficiaries, and key stakeholders. I have also worked with FAO, USDA, USAID Feed the Future (FtF) ENGINE and SERA projects, supporting policy reforms and establishing strategic partnerships with government agencies, development partners, private sector stakeholders, and sector platforms. These efforts have driven systemic changes in business practices, supply chain efficiency, and sector governance.
During my tenure with the ENGINE project, I facilitated diagnostics of MSMEs' business enabling environments and promoted networking among SMEs and relevant stakeholders. Additionally, as an active member of key sector platforms, including the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Security Livelihood Information System, the Agricultural Economics Society of Tanzania, and CAADP Tanzania, I am well-positioned to contribute to policy reforms, sector diagnostics, and initiatives that foster private sector-led growth and food system transformation.
I am committed to advancing inclusive, gender-sensitive, and climate-smart agricultural transformation, supported by a strong understanding of value chains, market dynamics, and private sector development.

Innovative Agricultural Practices to Mitigate Climate Change Impact in Paddy Cultivation in Tanzania:                                                                                                                                             

Tanzanian smallholder paddy farmers mostly depend on rain-fed and unreliable irrigation, making them vulnerable to climate change. While numerous innovative climate-smart agricultural practices have the potential to mitigate climate impacts, there is limited evidence regarding their effectiveness within Tanzanian systems. A systematic review screened around 662,500 papers, narrowing to 100 relevant studies on climate-smart practices in Tanzania, focusing on water management, improved seeds, and soil management. Water management techniques like System of Rice Intensification, and alternate wetting and drying are proven to reduce methane emissions and conserve water without harming yields. Combining these with other practices enhances resilience and productivity. However, barriers such as labor demands, knowledge gaps, gender issues, and governance hinder widespread adoption. Integrated, locally adapted practices have strong potential to mitigate climate impacts. Yet, long-term, Tanzania-specific data on greenhouse gases, soil health, and scalability are limited. Addressing these gaps through targeted research and policy is essential for advancing climate-resilient rice farming
Keywords: Systematic review; smallholder farmers; climate-smart agriculture; paddy systems; water management; greenhouse gas mitigation