The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) has secured a €5 million grant from Germany to strengthen the delivery of climate-smart agricultural technologies across six African nations.
During a high-level Work Planning Meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 23 to 24 March 2026, stakeholders from Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi established a structured implementation framework for the TAAT Phase II Addendum.
Administered through the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Transition Support Facility, this funding is to address fragility concerns by modernising seed systems, expanding digital advisory solutions, and empowering young professionals within National Agricultural Research Extension Institutions.
The initiative remains a central pillar in delivering the African Development Bank’s “Feed Africa” vision through strategic public-private partnerships.
The Chief Agricultural Technologies Officer at the AfDB, Mr. Innocent Musabyimana, affirmed the project’s shift toward rapid execution during the opening ceremonies.
“Strong partnerships are key to scaling agricultural transformation, and this meeting is about moving from planning to accelerated action,” Mr Musabyimana said.
Since its launch in 2018, the programme has already influenced billions in investment and supported the production of over 309,000 metric tonnes of certified seeds.
A primary focus of this phase is the production and dissemination of Early Generation Seeds (EGS), building on TAAT’s proven success in improving crop yields across 24 countries.
Mr Matieyedou Konlambigue, the IITA Country Representative for Rwanda, noted the need for measurable impact.
“TAAT has demonstrated success in strengthening seed systems across Africa, and now we need to scale with speed, promote sustainability, and align implementation and accountability commitments to delivering measurable impact for farmers,” he added.
The acting Coordinator of the TAAT Programme Management Unit, Ms Rachel Zozo, explained that the grant will focus on building capacity and innovation while addressing food system vulnerabilities.
The meeting concluded with a signed sub-grant agreement between the Government of Rwanda, the AfDB, and TAAT. Dr Solange Uwituze, Rwanda’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, welcomed the agreement as a vital contribution to the nation’s 2050 vision.
“It will help provide clean seeds and increase the capacities of local actors to practise agriculture on small lands but with increased productivity,” Dr Uwituze added, noting that the partnership will also drive youth employment and modern agronomic practices.
Source: TAAT
