Best Practices, Lessons Learnt and Challenges in Implementing an Agroecological Transition Model in Northern Tanzania

Session: This presentation will focus on a case study in Karatu District where Iles de Paix is supporting small-scale farmers in their agroecological transition process at the farm level. We will explore the best practices, lessons learned, and challenges as well as the multiple effects of agroecological transition for small-scale farmers and their communities. Why do farmers engage in Agroecological transition and what are the key factors to sustain and scale up this transition?

Speakers: Ludovic Joly is working in rural development for almost 20 years. His 1st experiences were on local governance and territorial development, and then, for about 10 years, his focus is on the promotion of sustainable food systems using the principles of agroecology. Ayesiga Buberwa has 17 years of experience in the areas of Community Development programs, especially in sustainable agriculture and food systems. She has successfully managed different programs on nutrition, horticulture, and sustainable agriculture working with different donor organizations. Her passion and focus are on agroecology and sustainable food systems transformation and wishes to see this happening in her homeland, Tanzania.