The Tanzanian government will unveil the first draft of its National Development Vision 2050 on December 11, 2024, in Zanzibar.
His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, will officiate the event.
Announcing the development on Friday, December 6, 2024, the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Hon. Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, revealed that the draft results from an extensive consultation process that engaged over 1.17 million citizens and stakeholders.
"The consultation process spanned from December 2023 to October 2024 and employed various methods, including household surveys, SMS platforms, online submissions, forums, interviews with current and former leaders, workshops, and document reviews," Prof. Mkumbo explained.
The launch will also mark the beginning of the second phase of consultations, focusing on the validation of the draft Vision. This phase, set to conclude on January 18, 2025, will involve stakeholder feedback to refine the document further. The revised draft will then be presented to the Prime Minister.
Between January and March 2025, the draft Vision 2050 will be deliberated upon by key government bodies, including the Permanent Secretaries, the National Planning Commission, and the Cabinet. In April and May 2025, it will be submitted to Parliament for review and formal endorsement.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to officially launch the finalized Vision 2050 between May and June 2025.
“The preparation of Vision 2050 goes hand in hand with the development of a Long-Term Perspective Plan (LTPP), which will translate the Vision’s aspirations into actionable strategies,” Prof. Mkumbo stated.
He urged Tanzanians to actively participate in all remaining stages of the Vision’s development.
Speaking on behalf of the media, the Chairperson of the Tanzania Editors’ Forum, Mr. Deodatus Balile, expressed hope for a Vision that prioritizes industrialization, quality education, and government-media collaboration.
“We need a culture where the government communicates effectively with its citizens and listens to their feedback,” Mr. Balile said. He also emphasized the importance of having a robust Vision that remains consistent across leadership changes.
“To propel Tanzania forward, the Vision must serve as a unifying framework, ensuring continuity in priorities regardless of leadership transitions,” he added.
The National Development Vision 2050 is poised to guide Tanzania’s socio-economic transformation over the next three decades, focusing on inclusive growth, industrialization, and sustainable development.