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The government is intensifying efforts to transform public institutions into dynamic players in Tanzania’s modern economy.
To this end, the Office of the Treasury Registrar will host the CEO Forum 2025 from August 23 to 26 in Arusha. About 700 Board Chairs and Chief Executive Officers from public institutions across the country will attend.
The forum aims to explore ways for public entities to become more competitive globally, increase non-tax revenue, and actively contribute to a results-driven economy.
It will serve as a platform for strategic dialogue focused on improving efficiency, accountability, and innovation within public institutions.
Ms. Lightness Mauki, Director of Performance Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation of commercial public entities, told journalists in Dar es Salaam on August 11 that the forum supports the government’s Dira 2050 vision.
This vision targets Tanzania’s transformation into an upper-middle-income economy by 2050, with a GDP of $1 trillion and a per capita income of $7,000.
“To achieve these goals, strong cooperation between boards and management is essential to boost productivity, accountability, and competitiveness both regionally and globally,” Ms. Mauki said.
She explained that the sixth-phase government, led by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, recognized the need for a specialized platform to guide public institutions.
The CEO Forum was created three years ago to address this need.
“The government, through the Treasury Registrar’s Office, is committed to advancing public sector reforms by bringing together leaders from all public institutions,” she said.
Ms. Mauki stressed that the forum is not a routine meeting but a key part of a broader reform agenda.
It will help align communication, operational unity, and vision between boards and executives to ensure public enterprises contribute effectively to national development.
This year’s theme, “Sustainable Business Partnerships in a Globally Competitive Environment – The Role of Public Enterprises,” underlines the necessity for public institutions to move away from outdated practices.
Instead, they must adopt efficient, collaborative, and business-oriented approaches.
Participants will discuss challenges and opportunities, sharing strategies that deliver real results.
The forum aims to produce practical outcomes, such as improved management systems, stronger ethical leadership, and work environments that encourage accountability and innovation.
Ms. Mauki highlighted that successful public institutions will share lessons learned to guide others still facing challenges.
The Office of the Treasury Registrar calls on all stakeholders—including the private sector, media, development partners, and the public, to support the forum.
This initiative is part of a national effort to build strong, accountable, and future-ready public institutions for the benefit of Tanzanians today and in the future.