Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy has concluded a high-level capacity-building program aimed at enhancing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems across key state-owned energy institutions, as the country accelerates implementation of major power and petroleum infrastructure projects.
The training, conducted in partnership with Mzumbe University, brought together executives and technical officers from six regulatory and operational bodies under the Ministry.
These include the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), Rural Energy Agency (REA), and the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA).
Speaking during the closing ceremony in Dodoma, Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Innocent Luoga, who represented the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, said the training was part of a long-term strategy to institutionalize data-driven performance management and ensure better value for public investments.
“Effective monitoring and evaluation is no longer optional. It is central to improving execution, transparency, and return on investment in the energy sector,” said Luoga.
“The Ministry will continue to invest in technical and managerial capacity to align with our national energy development agenda.”he added
Tanzania has embarked on an ambitious energy transformation program, which includes expanding national grid coverage, investing in off-grid renewable solutions for rural communities, and positioning itself as a hub for petroleum exploration and trade in East Africa.
Analysts view such training initiatives as critical enablers of institutional reform, especially as the country prepares to scale up project implementation under the National Energy Policy and Vision 2025 development blueprint.
The Ministry's move aligns with broader public sector reforms aimed at enhancing fiscal discipline, service delivery, and the effectiveness of infrastructure projects funded by both public and private capital.
