About MIICO
Learn more about our mission, vision, values, and the dedicated team driving change in Tanzania.
Who We Are
MIICO is a member-based organisation of five organisations working mostly with smallholder farmers in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, focusing on Agricultural sector development. Our members include Action for Development Programmes (ADP-Mbozi), Integrated Rural Development Organisation (IRDO), Kaengesa Environmental Society (KAESO), Tanzania Grass-roots Oriented Development (TAGRODE), and Isangati Agricultural Development Organisation (IADO).
Established in 2002, we are drawn together by our specific interest in empowering communities towards livelihood improvement and poverty reduction. We play a noteworthy role in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues by providing support to community development, advocating for rights, and promoting sustainable development.
Our Core Values
Our values guide every action we take and decision we make, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
We encourage and facilitate the involvement of individuals and communities in addressing social issues and shaping solutions.
We hold ourselves responsible for ensuring our services maximize their impact, mindful that our actions affect people’s lives.
We work together cohesively towards a common goal through partnerships founded on integrity, trust, and open communication.
We root ourselves in our shared humanity and honor the equal dignity and worth of all people to ensure human rights and social justice.
We treat challenges as learning opportunities and continually evolve to meet the needs of the community we work with.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their full potential, creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
Our Team
Our dedicated team of professionals brings a wealth of experience and a shared passion for community-led development.
Erica-Catherine Walter Mulaga
Executive Director
CPA Neema C. Swai
Finance and Administration Manager
Innocent Lupondo
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager
Gloria Gasper Mdindile
Advocacy and Communication Officer
Felista Wiston
Project Manager
Paskalina Peter
Accountant
Governance & Coordination
MIICO is governed by a Board of Directors composed of seven members who oversee all organisation activities. As a member-led network, the highest decision-making body is the General Assembly. The network is coordinated by a Secretariat team that facilitates the technical, administrative, and financial work to support our membership and Board.