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By Alfred Zacharia
The Public-Private Partnership Centre (PPPC) is working with the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) to explore how partnerships between the government and private sector can help Tanzania reach its Vision 2050 goals.
The two institutions will hold a one-day workshop on May 27 at the UDSM library complex. The event is organized in collaboration with the Research and Education for Democracy in Tanzania (REDET), a leading UDSM think tank.
David Kafulila, Executive Director of the PPPC, said that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are important for the country’s future.
“PPPs can help us build resilience and reduce pressure on public funds. They are key to making Vision 2050 a reality,” he said.
Tanzania’s Vision 2050 is a long-term plan to transform the country into a strong, industrialized economy.
The plan highlights the private sector as the main driver of growth.
Kafulila said Tanzania must look for new ways to fund development projects. He said this includes using international capital markets and encouraging private investment through PPPs.
The workshop will focus on how to raise funds, manage risks, and create more investment opportunities. It will also look at the challenges facing PPPs in Tanzania.
Top business leaders, government officials, and other private sector players are expected to attend. Kafulila will make a presentation on how PPPs can support Vision 2050.
REDET Chairman Prof. Rwekaza Mukandala will lead the discussions.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Tanzania had around 80 PPP projects at different stages of development by April 2025.
In recent years, the government has made legal and policy changes to make it easier for private investors to work with public institutions.
This workshop is seen as an important step toward building stronger ties between the public and private sectors as Tanzania moves toward its development goals.