About the Agricultural Department in Tanzania

Since August 2022, Bart Pauwels is operating as the Agricultural Counselor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nairobi; where his working area includes both Kenya and Tanzania. For more information on the team in Tanzania, please find more information at this page.

The Agricultural department and our colleagues at the Embassy are here to stimulate trade and investment between Kenya and the Netherlands in the Agricultural Sector and strengthen value chains by working together closely with Kenyan Institutions and the Kenyan Private Sector.
Building and fostering partnerships between Kenyan and Dutch businesses & government is key to the vision of the agriculture team. Our portfolio is therefore as diverse as the activities of the Dutch Private Sector in this country.

What we do

Reflecting the key interests of Dutch businesses in Tanzania, the agriculture team assists activities in different value chains in Tanzania. Key areas of interest are the horticulture, the potato, the aquaculture, the diary and livestock value chains. The Agricultural Counselor is responsible for increasing market access, knowledge and innovation; creating an enabling business environment by government to government dialogues (G2G); matchmaking between companies; trade promotion activities such as trade fairs & missions;  connecting companies to existing financial instruments provided by the government of the Netherlands; answering trade related questions; and monitoring wildlife crime.

The team can assist you with finding the right instrument for your idea and give you advice for your application. We also try to share all information on upcoming activities, trends & developments and studies done on this website. If you would like to receive updates (newsletter) or if you have any questions on the agriculture sector in Tanzania and how the team can be of assistance to you, kindly send an e-mail to dar-lnv@minbuza.nl.

Working together closely with the agriculture department in Nairobi, the team is here to support your business and answer your questions.

The Team

Bart Pauwels

Bart Pauwels – Agriculture Counselor

Starting in August 2022, Bart Pauwels is currently working as the Agricultural Counsellor for Kenya and Tanzania at the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi.

Read the interview (in Dutch) with Bart here:  Lees interview met landbouwraad Bart Pauwels

Read the interview (in English) with Bart here: Read the interview with the Agricultural Counselor Bart Pauwels

Theo Mutabingwa- Agriculture Advisor

Joining the Netherlands Embassy in February 2018, I am currently the agricultural policy officer for Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Previously working as the country project coordinator for a private company supported by the Dutch government in the livestock and meat sector, I know the importance of linking Dutch and Tanzanian businesses together first hand. At the Embassy, I promote trade and work on fostering relationships between Dutch and Tanzanian partners. Locally, I keep close contact with both private agribusinesses and the Government of Tanzania to discover areas for possible collaborations as a way to support the national industrialization agenda and Dutch Business.

Angela Swinkels - Agricultural Officer NAI and DAR

Angela Swinkels - Agricultural Officer

Since 1 May 2022, I am the Agricultural Officer for the Agricultural Department in Nairobi & Dar es Salaam.

I will be assisting the Agricultural Team in coordinating activities, communication, as well as financial administration while we strive to attain our objectives.

If you would like to be informed about the latest developments in the sector send an email to dar-lnv@minbuza.nl to subscibe to our newsletter or follow us on twitter @NLAgriTanzania