MAONESHO YA KILIMO MSETO 2023

 

WAJUMBE WA BODI YA BUFADESO 2023- 2025

 

Welcome to our online launch and panel discussion

 

Are you a development practitioner, policymaker or researcher engaging in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, rural livelihoods or perhaps food security? Would you like to learn about how agroforestry as a method could be scaled up? Welcome to the launch of a new policy brief by Agroforestry Network.

Date: Monday 12 December 2022

 

Time: 14.00-15.00 CET

 

Place: Online on Teams. Register here

 

Panel:

• Elaine Springgay, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN, FAO
• Judit Csikvári, European Agroforestry Federation, EURAF
• Elisabeth Simelton, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida
• Emilie Molin, Swedish Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation
• Sara Furenhed, Swedish Board of Agriculture
• Linnéa Pasquier, main author of the policy brief, Agroforestry Sweden

Moderator: Charlotta Szczepanowski, Vi Agroforestry (Vi-skogen)

 

The policy brief in short:

Agroforestry can provide solutions for increasingly urgent challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and other global issues, as well as improve ecosystem services, local economies and rural livelihoods. The brief focuses on opportunities, barriers and actions for spreading agroforestry systems more widely. In addition, the brief provides recommended actions to support the upscaling of agroforestry.

 

The policy brief Scaling up agroforestry will be made available on agroforestrynetwork.org on December 12th.

 

Organizer: 

Agroforestry Network – a platform for international agroforestry practise, based in Sweden.

 

Contact:
For questions about the event, please contact Åsa Ljusenius asa.ljusenius@viskogen.se

TANZANIA YAHAKIKISHIWA SOKO LA UHAKIKA LA PARACHICHI NCHINI MAREKANI

Kufuatia mahusiano mazuri ya kibiashara baina ya Tanzania na Marekani,Tanzania ipo mbioni kunufaika na soko kubwa la Parachichi nchini Marekani baada ya kukamilika kwa taratibu chache za masuala ya usafi wa mazao.

Hayo yamesemwa leo tarehe 03 Novemba, 2022 Jijini Dar es Salaam wakati wa mazungumzo baina ya Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo  Mh.Anthony Mavunde na Ujumbe kutoka nchini Marekani ukiongozwa na Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo, Dkt. Jewel Bronaugh

"Serikali inaendelea na mazungumzo na Marekani, ili tuweze kufikia vigezo vya kibiashara kuuza parachichi yetu nchini mwao. Tayari taratibu za awali za kuhakikisha tunakidhi vigezo vya kimataifa vya usalama na usafi wa mazao umeanza,kukamilika kwa taratibu hizo kutafungua mlango wa nchi ya Tanzania kuanza kusafirisha kwa wingi parachichi nchini Marekani na hivyo kutengeneza soko la uhakika la zao la parachichi kwa wakulima wa Tanzania.

Ninaishukuru Serikali ya Marekani kwa kukubali kuirudisha Tanzania kuwa moja ya Nchi zinazotekeleza Programu ya  Feed the Future ambao pia ndani yake upo mradi wenye thamani ya Dola za kimarekani 40milioni wa kukuza tasnia ya mbogamboga na matunda ambao pia utalenga katika kuongeza mnyororo wa thamani ya zao la parachichi na mazao mengine.

Ni vyema programu mbalimbali zinazoletwa kutekelezwa nchini ziwe zinaendana na mipango ya Serikali ambayo inalenga kwenda kutatua changamoto zinazowakabili wakulima na Watanzania kwa ujumla ili kupunguza fedha nyingi kutumika katika semina na warsha mbalimbali ambazo mwisho wa siku zina mchango mdogo katika kukuza sekta ya Kilimo”Alisema Mavunde

Kwa upande mwingine, Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo wa Marekani, Dkt. Jewel Bronaugh ameipongeza Serikali ya Tanzania chini ya Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan kwa dhamira na utashi mkubwa wa kukuza sekta ya kilimo ambayo inathibitishwa na ongezeko la bajeti ya nchi katika kilimo na kuja na mikakati kabambe ya kukuza sekta ya Kilimo nchini.

Naibu Waziri Dr.Bronaugh ameahidi nchi yake kuendelea kuipa ushirikiano Tanzania kwa kuendelea kutekeleza programu na mikakati mbalimbali yenye lengo la kuendeleza sekta ya kilimo na kuimarisha mahusiano ya kibiashara baina ya Marekani na Tanzania.

TANGAZO LA UCHAGUZI WA VIONGOZI BUFADESO

 KAMATI YA UCHAGUZI ya shirika la BUFADESO inapenda kuwatangazia wanachama vikundi vya shirika kuwa, Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Wajumbe wa Bodi ya Shirika la BUFADESO utafanyika kati ya tarehe 13 hadi 16 Disemba 2022. Uchaguzi huo utajumuisha Nafasi zifuatazo:

1)      Mwenyekiti wa Shirika (Nafasi moja)

2)      Katibu wa Shirika (Nafasi moja)

3)      Wajumbe wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi (Nafasi saba)

BUFADESO inawatangazia wajumbe wote wa vikundi wanachama na wanachama binafsi wenye sifa na weledi wa kujaza nafasi hizo kutuma maombi ya kugombea nafasi hizo.

SIFA ZA MWOMBAJI:

1.      Awe mwanakikundi wa kikundi mwanachama hai wa shirika la BUFADESO au mwanachama binafsi wa shirika.

2.      Ajue kusoma na kuandika.

3.      Asiwe muajiriwa wa serikali.

4.      Awe mbunifu mwenye ari ya maendeleo.

5.      Awe mwaminifu na muadilifu.

6.      Awe anayekubali mabadiliko anapopewa changamoto mbalimbali.

 

Mwanakikundi mwenye sifa tajwa na mwenye mwamko wa kuongoza atume barua ya maombi ikiambatana na fomu ya maombi ya kugombea nafasi ya Uongozi iliyojazwa kwa usahihi, inayopatikana kwa watumishi, wawezeshaji jamii, na viongozi wa vikundi:- Fomu hii italipiwa baada ya kutuma maombi kiasi cha Tsh 10,000/- (elfu kumi tu) kupitia akaunti ya shirika benki ya NMB yenye jina la MTANDAO WA WAKULIMA BUNDA namba 30110004259. (Wanawake na vijana wanahamasishwa kugombea nafasi hizo)

 

Maombi yatumwe kwa;

Kamati ya Uchaguzi,

BUFADESO,

S.L.P.95,

BUNDA

 

Mwombaji atume maombi kwa sanduku la posta lililotajwa hapo juu au umpe mwezeshaji jamii au mtumishi wa BUFADESO au afikishe maombi yake katika Ofisi za BUFADESO zilizopo Sazira.

Mwisho wa kutuma maombi ni tarehe 14/11/2022 saa kumi na moja jioni.

Imetolewa na

 

 

KAMATI YA UCHAGUZI

BUFADESO

TAARIFA KUTOKA WCF

 Greetings from WCF!

Please be reminded to use the Fund’s Online Notification System (ONS) for submission of all occupational accidents, diseases or deaths that may arise out of or in the course of employment of your employees.

To submit incident notifications kindly enrol in ONS by visiting  “portal.wcf.go.tz”  select “Occupational Incident Notification” then select “Register Here….” For further assistance, do not hesitate to contact Maulana Kitambazi 0735 352539.

Please be informed that the Fund will not receive manually submitted notifications.

 

Tafadhali kukumbuka kutumia mfumo wa (ONS) kuwasilisha katika Mfuko taarifa ya ajali, ugonjwa au kifo kinachotokana na kazi.  Kuwasilisha taarifa hiyo tafadhali jisajili kwenye mfumo (ONS) kwa kutembelea “portal.wcf.go.tz” na kuchagua neno “Occupational Incident Notification” kisha kuchagua neno “Register Here….”  

Kwa msaada zaidi tafadhali wasiliana na Maulana Kitambazi kupitia nambari 0735 352539.

Mfuko hautapokea taarifa ya ajali, ugonjwa au kifo kinachotakana na kazi nje ya mfumo (ONS).

Policy brief launch by Agroforestry Network: Agroforestry and youth – possibilities and barriers

 

Wednesday 10 March 2022 from 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm (CET)

Online event. Register here to receive meeting link.

Youth are in a transitional phase between being a child and becoming an adult – a transition that in itself can be a challenge. Young farmers living in rural areas today face additional challenges, such as mounting unemployment combined with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing food insecurity and aggravating impacts of climate change. Agroforestry – a farming technique that combines cultivating crops, pasture and trees – can address some of these challenges and also contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During this lunch webinar, Agroforestry Network launches the policy brief Agroforestry and youth – possibilities and barriers, showcasing the role of agroforestry for young farmers’ livelihoods in sub-Saharan African countries. The brief outlines concrete recommendations for policymakers on how to use agroforestry in an inclusive manner to create new opportunities for youth in food systems. Programme Session I Introduction by Eva Åberg, Director of Vi Agroforestry/Vi-skogen Key note speaker Stockholm+50 and youth, Anna Axelsson, Sida Session II Presentation of the policy brief, Alice Castensson and Jonathan Eng, Siani Session III Panel dialogue, moderated by Matilda Palm, Coordinator Agroforestry Network. Panelists: Akilimali Ndatabaye Ephrem, Université Officielle de Bukavu, DRC Stephano Msuya, MVIWAKI (National Networks of Farmers’ Groups in Tanzania) Celina Butali, Regional Gender, Children and Youth Advisor, Vi Agroforestry/Vi-skogen Representative from Sthlm+50 Youth Task Force (to be decided) Session IIII Conclusions and way forward, Matilda Palm, Coordinator Agroforestry Network   For any questions, reach out to Matilda Palm, matilda.palm@viskogen.se Welcome!

MKUTANO WA MWAKA WA MASHIRIKA YASIYO YA KISERIKALI

 Wizara ya Afya, Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia, Wazee na Watoto kwa kushirikiana na Baraza la NGOs imeandaa Mkutano wa Mwaka wa Mashirika Yasiyo ya Kiserikali kuanzia tarehe 29-30 Septemba, 2021. Mkutano huu utafanyika katika Kituo cha Mikutano cha Jakaya Kikwete Jijini Dodoma ukiongozwa na KauliMbiu isemayo: "Kuimarisha Mchango wa NGOs katika Maendeleo ya Taifa". Mashirika Yasiyo ya Kiserikali yanaalikwa kujisajili kupitia: https://register.nacongo.or.tz

Bonyeza hapa kujisajili

ADVERTISEMENT: Professional Auditing Services Needed

Bunda Farmers Development Support Organization (BUFADESO) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to audit the financial Statements for the financial year starting 1^st January 2021 ended 31^st December 2021, with the option of auditing the financial statements for the future financial years.
Your proposal should contain, but not be limited to the following considerations:
1. Eligibility – accreditation to conduct audits.
2. Experience of your firm in relation to the scope of audits for the non-governmental
organizations.
3. Your staff assignments and availability to complete the audit on a timely basis, by 15^th of February 2022.
4. Procedures used to transmit audit adjustments and the reasons for them along with
management recommendations to the responsible personnel within the organization’s
structure.
5. Detailed audit plan.
6. The proposal fee to conduct the audit function.
7. Estimated timeframe to complete the audit.

The final decision of the selection of the firm to conduct the audit will be made by BUFADESO Board of Directors.
The final agreement will be in the form of a written contract following the standard agreement form used by CPA firms conducting audits.
 
All questions and correspondence should be directed to the Coordinator in writing to bufadeso@gmail.com
 
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Background Information:
Bunda Farmers Development Support Organization (BUFADESO) is a member-based, non-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 2012 and registered in 2013 under the Act number 24, section 12(2) by the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elders and Children with a registration number 00NGO/00010200.
BUFADESO envisions being a strong organization that will bring sustainable agricultural development to farmers; with a mission of empowering farmers on improved, profitable and sustainable agriculture.
BUFADESO is implementing two projects in partnership with Vi Agroforestry;- a Swedish development organization fighting poverty and climate change – together, through agroforestry and strengthening of farmers` organizations, to empower smallholder farmer families to reduce poverty, hunger and deforestation, and contribute to increased biodiversity.
Our work is based around five thematic areas namely:- Agriculture and environmental management; Farm Enterprise Development; Advocacy; Gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming; and Children and Youth empowerment.
Bunda Farmers Development Support Organization is currently implementing one project: ALIVE (Agroforestry for Livelihood Empowerment) project and has phased-out an Ecosystem project (SEMA project) on 31^st January 2021.  , both funded by Vi Agroforestry.
The organization seeks to solicit proposals from an external, independent, and qualified auditor to audit the Projects financial statements for the financial year ending 31^st December, 2021 with the option of auditing the financial statements for the future financial years. 
Objective of the Audit:

1. The objective of the audit of BUFADESO financial statements is to enable the auditors to express an independent professional opinion on the financial position of BUFADESO and to ensure that the funds utilized to BUFADESO’s activities have been used for their intended purposes as funded by Vi Agroforestry.
2. The books of accounts of BUFADESO provide the basis for preparation of the BUFADESO’s Financial Statements. Proper books of accounts as required by law have been maintained by BUFADESO and also maintain adequate internal controls and supporting documentation for the transactions 

Scope of the Audit

1. The audit will be carried out in accordance with the International Auditing Standards and will include tests and verification procedures as the auditors deem necessary.
2. Verify all funds have been used in accordance with the established rules and regulations of BUFADESO as well as Vi Agroforestry funding terms and conditions    /and only for the purposes for which the funds were provided.
3. , works and services financed have been procured in accordance with the BUFADESO’s established rules and procedures.
4. Appropriate supporting documents, records and books of accounts relating to all activities have been kept. Clear linkages should exist between the books of accounts and the financial statements presented.
5. Comprehensive assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting and overall internal control system to monitor expenditures and other financial transactions.
6. Express an opinion as to reasonableness of the financial statements in all material respects.
7. Include in their reports opinion on compliance with procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance of detecting misstatements due to errors or fraud that are material in the financial statements.
8. Conduct entry and exit meeting with the Management of BUFADESO
9. In addition to the audit report, the auditor will prepare a management Letter on the following:

i.  Give comments and observations on the accounting records, procedures, systems and controls that were examined during the course of the audit.
ii.  Identify specific deficiencies and areas of weakness in systems and controls and make recommendations for improvement.
iii. Report on the implementation status of recommendations pertaining to previous period audit reports.
iv. Communicate matters that have come to their attention during the audit which might have a significant impact on the sustainability of the organization.
v.  Bring to the Management’s attention any other matters that the auditors consider pertinent.
Deliverables

• The Auditors on completion of the audit work will submit 3 (three) original copies of the Audit Report appended to the Financial Statements along with the reports to the attention of the Management.

• Management letter in accordance with the scope of work described here before. 

Qualification criteria of the auditor:
1.  The signing Auditor is a member of a national accounting or auditing body or institution which in turn is member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and is licensed for providing the required services acceptable to Vi Agroforestry.
2.  The audit will be performed according to International Standards on Auditing (ISA 800/805) and International Standard on Related Services (ISRS) 4400, as set out in Vi Agroforestry Audit instructions
3  Relevant experience related to the assignment in accordance with Vi Agroforestry Audit instructions.
4.  Ability to review accounts and documents in relevant languages.
5.  No subcontracting of the audit assignment by the selected auditor will be allowed.

Nature of Services Required
1. Audit period will be from 1^st January 2021 to 31^st December 2021. (One year)
2.The partner organisations shall give the auditors access to the accounts, all documents, correspondence, and any other information associated with the Project and deemed necessary by the auditors.
3.The draft audit reports must be shared with the Partner and Vi Agroforestry and discussed with the partner organisation in detail before being finalised by the auditor.
4.The signing auditor may not be given the assignment for more than five years in succession.
5. Audit Memorandum, including:
• Auditor’s confirmation of independence, signed by the Auditor
• Auditor’s Authorisation Certificate
• Independent Auditor’s Report (ISA 800/805), signed by the Auditor
• Management Letter, signed by the Auditor
• Report of Factual Findings (ISRS 4400), signed by the Auditor
• Audited annual financial report and accompanying financial statements, including statement of income and expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2021, signed by the Auditor on each page for identification purposes
 
 
Audit Duration:
The audit work shall be completed within two weeks from the date of commencement of the audit.
Interested audit firms with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to submit their expression of interest/bids on or before 30^th September 2021 addressed to bufadeso@gmail.com
All proposals become the property of BUFADESO and will become part of the requester’s files without obligation.

FAIDA ZA VIKUNDI VYA KIJAMII VYA HUDUMA NDOGO ZA FEDHA

 BUFADESO kupitia mradi wa ALIVE imekua ikifanya uhamasishaji wa mifumo ya kifedha vijijini (kuweka na kukopa) Hisa kupitia vikundi vya kijamii vya Huduma Ndogo za Fehda. Kupitia program hii watu mbalimbali wamekua wakinufaika hasa wanawake, Pichani ni Mama, Miriam Samsoni 55, Mama huyu ameweza kuweka umeme na kujenga nyumba kupitia fedha alizopata baada ya kumaliza mzunguko wa Hisa Mwanzoni mwa mwaka huu 2021 sio hivyo tu Bali amekua akisomesha watoto kupitia fedha anazokopa kwa riba nafuu kupitia kikundi chake Cha Kijamii cha Huduma Ndogo za Kifedha cha Umoja kinachopatika kata ya Sazira, Bunda.

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