Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Capacity building and technical support
Market Development and Linkage
Driving Innovation and Growth in Chains Rice Value
The Rice Council of Tanzania (RCT) is the national platform dedicated to transforming Tanzania’s rice sector. We bring together government, farmers, private sector actors, researchers, and development partners to build an inclusive, competitive, and sustainable rice value chain.
Our mission is to champion innovation, strengthen market linkages, and influence policies that improve productivity, empower women and youth, and secure Tanzania’s role as a leading rice producer in Africa. Through partnerships and knowledge sharing, we connect stakeholders to opportunities that drive investment, enhance food security, and promote climate-smart solutions.
At RCT, we believe that rice is more than just food – it is a pathway to economic growth, poverty reduction, and resilient communities. Join us as we work to unlock the full potential of Tanzania’s rice industry.
Trusted Partner in Transforming Tanzania’s Rice Value Chain
The Rice Council of Tanzania (RCT) is the recognized national platform that unites government, private sector, farmers, processors, and development partners to transform the rice sector. With strong networks and partnerships, RCT fosters collaboration that drives policy influence, investment, and innovation across the value chain. Our team brings technical expertise in research, policy analysis, and value chain development, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and impactful. We are committed to inclusive growth by empowering smallholder farmers, women, and youth, while strengthening market linkages and promoting technologies that increase productivity and competitiveness. In addition, RCT champions sustainability and climate-smart practices, making us a trusted partner in advancing food security, resilience, and long-term agricultural transformation in Tanzania.
Rice for health, wealth, employment and industry that’s our motto
Through initiatives like the Kilombero Rice Commodity Investment Plan, TARIPA focused on marketing, production, processing, partnerships, and infrastructure development. Initially housed under USAID/NAFAKA, TARIPA served as a hub for information sharing, partnership incubation, and stakeholder coordination.
About Organization
Rice Council of Tanzania (RCT) is an apex body, representing private sector stakeholders (all farmers; input suppliers, processors; traders; service providers; financiers, researchers; consumer organizations, bankers association and NGOs.
Mission
To advocate for and support the Rice Value Chain actors in Tanzania through the facilitation of an enabling business environment for sustainable rice production and trade
Vision
To be the unifying hub and advocates of interests of all Rice Value Chain actors in Tanzania