The Tanzanian Accountability Promotion Institute (WAJIBU) has entered a research collaboration with the Public-Private Partnership Centre (PPPC) to assess the effectiveness and challenges of partnership projects across the country.
The study aims to strengthen government efforts toward achieving the 25-Year National Development Vision (TDV 2050).
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Morogoro, PPPC Executive Director David Kafulila noted that relying solely on taxes and loans without tapping into other development opportunities would make it difficult for Tanzania to build a national economy valued at over one trillion dollars, as envisioned in the TDV.
Kafulila said the research will examine the low impact of public-private partnership projects, identify the main obstacles, and propose actionable solutions to enhance project outcomes.
“The studies we conduct will inform policy decisions, including budget allocations,” he said. He further encouraged other institutions to engage in research in this field, stressing that collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential for national transformation.
He also called on public and private universities to conduct more studies in relevant areas to support government initiatives.
Ludovick Utouh, former Controller and Auditor General and current Executive Director of WAJIBU, said the research aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s vision, which emphasizes the importance of public-private sector collaboration.
“WAJIBU recognizes the significant efforts of the sixth-phase government to boost cooperation between the private and public sectors in driving national development,” Utouh said.