TADB lending tops 1.38tri/
Tanzania's Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has disbursed over 1.38 trillion shillings in loans to support farmers and food security. The bank's capital base has grown significantly since 2021, supported by government investment and international development partners.
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Increased agricultural financing is critical for economic development and food security in emerging markets like Tanzania.
DODOMA: Tanzania's Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has disbursed more than 1.38 tril/- in loans since its establishment after the government increased the bank's capital more than sevenfold under the Sixth Phase administration, strengthening its capacity to finance agriculture and support national food security.
Speaking during a briefing on the bank's 2025/26 performance and priorities for 2026/27, TADB Managing Director Frank Nyabundege said the institution's capital had grown from 60 bil/- before 2021 to 452.16 bil/-, enabling it to expand lending to farmers, livestock keepers and fishers across the country.
The government injected 208 bil/- into the bank in 2021, raising its capital to 268 bil/-. A further 174.16 bil/-, financed through the African Development Bank (AfDB), was added in 2024, followed by another TZS 10 billion government investment in 2025.
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