The Ministry of Finance has urged citizens and stakeholders to share their ideas to improve the 2025 Public Asset Management Guidelines.
The guidelines aim to ensure government assets are used efficiently, responsibly, and to deliver better services to the public.
The call was made by Mr. Chotto Sendo, Director of the Government Asset Management Department (GAMD), during a one-day workshop in Dodoma, which brought together representatives from public institutions, regional asset managers, and officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Mr. Sendo explained that the new guidelines build on lessons learned from the 2019 Public Asset Management Guidelines and provide clear instructions on responsibilities for managing public assets.
He said the draft guidelines cover areas such as asset acquisition, usage, maintenance, handling losses, disposal of outdated assets, and management of assets under public-private partnerships (PPP).
“Proper management of government assets benefits all citizens. These guidelines will help ensure assets are used for their intended purposes, reduce wastage, and improve services delivered to the public,” said Mr. Sendo.
The Ministry stressed that once finalized and approved, the 2025 guidelines will work alongside existing regulations to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficient use of government resources. Stakeholders were encouraged to discuss openly and provide input to create a shared understanding of how public assets should be managed.
GAMD also promotes the use of the Government Assets Management Information System (GAMIS), which helps track and manage assets across all public institutions in Tanzania, ensuring citizens get value from government resources.
One participant, Ms. Karerema Kwareh, a regional asset manager from Tabora, said the workshop helped stakeholders understand the draft guidelines better and work together to ensure effective management of public assets.
The Ministry of Finance, through GAMD, continues to strengthen the management of public assets across the country, ensuring they benefit citizens and support long-term development.