Tanzania PM to Attend Borlaug Dialogue 2026 in US
Tanzania's Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba will represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue in Iowa, United States, where he is expected to promote agricultural investment, food security, technology and partnerships supporting Tanzania's Development Vision 2050.
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — October 17, 2026: Tanzania's Prime Minister, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, departed the country on Saturday for Des Moines, Iowa, United States, where he is scheduled to represent President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
The high-level international conference, scheduled for October 20–22, 2026, will bring together world leaders, agricultural experts, policymakers and investors to discuss global food security, agricultural innovation and sustainable development.
Tanzania to Promote Agricultural Investment and Food Security
During the conference, Prime Minister Nchemba is expected to deliver a keynote address and participate in discussions focusing on agricultural transformation, food security and the role of technology in improving agricultural productivity.
He is also expected to outline Tanzania's agricultural development priorities and promote opportunities for international trade, investment and technology partnerships within the country's agricultural sector.
The engagement provides an opportunity for Tanzania to highlight its agricultural potential and explore partnerships supporting productivity, value addition and market development.
Prime Minister to Hold Talks with Global Agriculture Institutions
As part of his programme, Prime Minister Nchemba is expected to engage representatives of major international agricultural development organizations, including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Prize Foundation and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
The planned discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation, encouraging investment and exploring initiatives that could accelerate agricultural development in Tanzania.
Engagements with business leaders and agricultural investors are also expected to highlight opportunities for financing, agricultural technology and private sector participation.
Borlaug Dialogue 2026 Focuses on Global Food Security
The 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, organized by the World Food Prize Foundation, will take place in Des Moines, Iowa, under the theme "Before Hunger Wins."
The conference is expected to address pressing global food security challenges, including climate-related disruptions, agricultural productivity, food systems resilience and innovation.
The event also marks the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize and will feature discussions involving international leaders, researchers, development organizations and agricultural stakeholders.
Tanzania Advances Economic Diplomacy Through Agriculture
Prime Minister Nchemba's participation forms part of Tanzania's broader efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and attract foreign investment into priority productive sectors.
Under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Government has identified agricultural development, technological advancement and private sector participation as areas of focus in advancing national economic transformation.
The international engagement is expected to provide a platform for presenting Tanzania's investment opportunities and building relationships with global agricultural development partners.
Agricultural Transformation Supports Tanzania Development Vision 2050
Tanzania's participation also aligns with the long-term objectives of the National Development Vision 2050, which seeks to accelerate economic transformation and improve living standards.
Agricultural modernization, greater productivity, employment creation and higher household incomes remain important elements of the country's long-term development ambitions.
By participating in the Borlaug Dialogue, Tanzania aims to strengthen international cooperation, attract agricultural technologies and investment, and explore solutions that can support food security and sustainable economic development.