Washington, D.C., USA – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Natu El-maamry Mwamba, participated in a high-level meeting of African Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors, convened by the African Union Commission.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C.
The primary objective of the session was to align African nations around a shared set of priority issues to be championed during the upcoming G20 Summit, which will be chaired by South Africa in 2025.
Discussions emphasized the need for Africa to engage the G20 as a unified bloc to advocate for a fairer global financial architecture.
“This is a critical moment for Africa to present a united front and influence the global agenda,” said Dr. Mwamba.
“We must push for reforms that enable easier access to concessional financing and address the mounting debt challenges facing many of our nations.”
Participants agreed that rising debt levels exacerbated by economic shocks, geopolitical instability, and climate-related disruptions remain a significant concern for African economies.
The meeting called for stronger international cooperation and urgent reforms to existing financial mechanisms.
“The current financial system must evolve to reflect the realities of developing economies,” Dr. Mwamba added.
“Our voices must be heard in shaping policies that support long-term resilience and inclusive growth.”
In addition to Dr. Mwamba, the Tanzanian delegation included Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ms. Amina Khamis Shaaban, Governor of the Bank of Tanzania, Mr. Emmanuel Tutuba, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Tanzania, Dr. Yamungu Kayandabila, Government Chief Accountant CPA Leonard Mkude, and other senior officials.
Their participation highlights Tanzania’s strong commitment to regional cooperation and its active role in shaping global economic discourse to reflect African perspectives and priorities.
