DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 13 -- For Tanzanias smallholder coffee farmers, the real significance of a change at the top of a development foundation will not be measured in boardroom decisions. It will be seen in the resilience of farms, the strength of household incomes, the opportunities available to young people and the ability of coffee-growing communities to withstand an increasingly uncertain climate.

That makes the leadership transition at Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) particularly relevant to Tanzanias coffee sector.

From October 1, 2026, Michael R. Neumann will step down as Chairperson of the HRNS Board of Trustees after more than two decades in the position. He will be succeeded by Dr. Nina Smidt, an internationally experienced fo...