The Political Economy of Sunflower In Tanzania: A Case of Singida Region

This paper looks at the challenges and shortcomings facing the sunflower sub-sector in Tanzania

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 February 2021

• Country: Tanzania
• Document Type: Working Paper
• Theme: Agriculture, Economic Growth
• Authors: Andersson Djurfeldt, A

Abstract

This paper looks at the challenges and shortcomings facing the sunflower sub-sector in Tanzania. It showcases the political economy of sunflower based on analyses of the performance of the sector over a 30-year period since the early 1990s, also studying the relations between the importers of edible oil, and the local actors of the sunflower value chain (farmers and processors). In addition, the authors discuss how disparities in accessing resources for production were established across gender, age, wealth status, which led to social differentiation. Following this, they examine how restrictions introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected activities and relations along the sunflower value chain.

This work is part of the APRA (Agricultural Policy Research Policy in Africa) Programme

Citation

Andersson Djurfeldt, Agnes. (2017) ‘Pro-Poor Agricultural Growth – Village Dynamics and Commercialisation Pathways’ APRA Working Paper 3, Future Agricultures Consortium

Link

Working Paper 49: The Political Economy of Sunflower In Tanzania: A Case of Singida Region

Published 4 February 2021