NAFAKA Quarterly Performance Report (October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015)

NAFAKA operated in several regions, including Zanzibar, Iringa, and Mbeya. More than 53,000 individuals received short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training, with a cumulative total of 219,640 individuals trained by the end of 2016. Additionally, over 1,100 private enterprises, producer organizations, and community-based organizations received USG assistance related to food security. NAFAKA also reported significant progress in expanding markets and trade. The value of agricultural and rural loans disbursed during the reporting period totaled $543,313, exceeding the target by 130%. Furthermore, the project achieved a 48% increase in the number of beneficiaries reached, with a cumulative total of 1,132,808 individuals benefiting from NAFAKA interventions by the end of 2016. In terms of improved market efficiency, NAFAKA reported a 65% increase in the number of producer associations selling goods, with a cumulative total of 69,170 MT sold by the end of 2016. The project also achieved a 33% increase in the number of beneficiaries reached in the expansion regions, with a cumulative total of 62,677 individuals benefiting from NAFAKA interventions by the end of 2016. The project's success was attributed to the effective implementation of its interventions, which addressed the primary challenges faced by farmers and rural communities in Tanzania.