By Alfred Zacharia
Members of the Workers’ Council at the Ministry of Energy have been briefed on the direction and priorities of Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050, underscoring the central role of energy in driving long-term and sustainable economic growth.
The session forms part of broader national preparations following the conclusion of Tanzania Development Vision 2025, as the country transitions towards a new long-term framework aimed at achieving upper-middle-income status by 2035 and a high-income economy by 2050.
Speaking during the meeting in Morogoro, the Head of Communications at the National Planning Commission, Mr Titus Kaguo, said Vision 2050 builds on lessons and achievements of Vision 2025, which guided the country’s development trajectory for 25 years.
“Tanzania Development Vision 2025 was a long-term development framework that steered the country towards middle-income status and laid the foundation for modern development. It focused on key sectors such as energy, agriculture, industry, infrastructure and technology, which remain pillars of national progress,” Mr Kaguo said.
He explained that Vision 2050 identifies energy as one of the key drivers of transformation, alongside integrated transport systems, science and technology, research and development, and digital transformation.
According to Mr Kaguo, reliable and affordable energy remains fundamental to industrialisation, service delivery and improved quality of life.
The engagement aimed to enhance understanding among ministry staff on how their roles align with national priorities, reinforcing the importance of institutional contribution to the country’s long-term development agenda.
In addition to the Vision 2050 briefing, council members were also educated on benefits provided by the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF), highlighting financial security as a critical component of public servants’ welfare.
The session covered key PSSSF benefits, including old-age pensions, disability benefits, work injury compensation, maternity benefits, sickness benefits, survivors’ benefits and funeral assistance.
The benefits, participants were told, provide financial protection for public servants and their families during emergencies and after retirement.
The combined briefing reflected a dual focus on national development planning and individual financial security, reinforcing the link between a motivated workforce and the successful implementation of Tanzania’s long-term development goals.