SPC BLOG-DODOMA
Development partners have expressed their satisfaction with the government’s development policies, as well as the solid plans to collaborate with them to achieve the intended economic sector goals in line with the established strategies.
This statement was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance of Zanzibar, Juma Malick Akil, who represented the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Elmaamry Mwambao, during the Strategic Dialogue Meeting between the Government and Development Partners.
“We have assessed ourselves alongside our counterparts in our socio-economic development process and recognized the vital role of our development partners in supporting the implementation of our development plans,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Planning Commission, Morisali Milanzi, stated that the Vision 2050 Plan will focus on projects that create employment opportunities, enhance foreign exchange earnings, and uplift various sectors.
“The Agriculture and Industry sectors are closely linked because the industrial sector relies on raw materials from agriculture, while industries supply agricultural inputs and products. We want to maximize this interdependence to boost the economy,” he said.
He further explained that Tanzania should take advantage of its strategic geographical location to benefit from facilitating transportation for neighboring countries through railways, ports, and roads.
“Additionally, we have mineral resources that we must utilize effectively to ensure they benefit our country. This is the message we want our Development Partners to understand,” he added.
On her part, the Co-Chair representing the Development Partners, Susan Ngongi Namondo, stated that Tanzania has made significant progress in the health, infrastructure, and policy reform sectors. She highlighted three key areas to be discussed in the meeting: national economic stability, inclusive growth, and resilience to climate change.
Namondo emphasized that while Tanzania has demonstrated strong economic resilience and sound financial policy management, rapid development requires greater private sector participation, financial reforms, and effective poverty reduction strategies.
Regarding climate change and energy, the Co-Chair noted that Tanzania’s initiatives, such as the National Clean Cooking Strategy and the Renewable Energy Strategy, are crucial steps. However, more investment is needed to strengthen renewable energy integration and improve climate change resilience.
Susan Ngongi Namondo assured that Development Partners will continue working with Tanzania to ensure the country achieves further economic and social progress.
