DAR ES SALAAM, May 29 -- TANZANIAS small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in clean energy and agribusiness are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).

The initiative, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost sustainable growth and support rural development. REEEP also revealed the first call for proposals under its Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) Growth Fund.

REEEP Director of Programmes, Merja Laakso, said the PURE Growth Fund is a key project to help the countrys agriculture and food sectors grow in a low-carbon way.

“The programme will reduce risks for private companies and support the full integration of clean energy solutions in farming.

“This ...