Background

The SUA Centre for Policy and Strategic Studies was established in 2026 as a multidisciplinary think tank dedicated to policy research, analysis and strategic studies in agriculture and allied sectors. The Centre aims to strengthen the link between academic research and policymaking by generating evidence-based insights and practical recommendations to inform national development priorities. It provides a platform for policy dialogue, capacity building and collaboration among researchers, policymakers, government, the private sector and development partners, contributing to agricultural transformation and socio-economic development in Tanzania.

Objectives

The Centre aims to:

1. Support socio-economic transformation through evidence-based policy research and recommendations.

2. Generate knowledge to inform policy formulation, implementation and strategic decision-making.

3. Promote policy dialogue on contemporary and strategic development issues.

4. Strengthen capacity in policy analysis, research and development of policy recommendations.

5. Inform policy interventions through multidisciplinary research and analysis.

6. Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among universities, government, the private sector and development partners.

7. Enhance SUA's national and international visibility in policy research and strategic studies.