The government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development, improve public service delivery and advance the country's Vision 2050 agenda.
Speaking at the Ministry of Finance pavilion during the ongoing Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, an economist from the Public-Private Partnership Unit (PPPU), Ms Josephine Melkiol, said the government would continue working with private investors to implement strategic projects in transport, agriculture, livestock and other key sectors.
She said recent reforms to PPP policies, legislation and regulations have strengthened the investment climate and attracted greater private sector participation in development projects.
According to Ms Melkiol, nine PPP agreements had been signed across various sectors by June 2026, underscoring growing investor confidence in the framework.
The projects include four contracts under the first and second phases of the Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (DART) system, the Mandatory Motor Vehicle Inspection Project and the construction and operation of the Kariakoo Commercial Building under the Dar es Salaam Development Corporation (DDC).
Other notable projects are the rehabilitation and operation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) and the modernisation of the Port of Dar es Salaam through partnerships involving DP World and Adani.
Ms Melkiol said PPPs have become an important financing mechanism for development projects, enabling the government to mobilise private capital while reducing pressure on public finances.
"Through PPPs, the government is able to access investment, technology and expertise from the private sector while ensuring that citizens receive services more efficiently and on time," she said.
She added that the model also contributes to job creation, government revenue generation and risk-sharing between the public and private sectors, with investors assuming a significant portion of project risks.
The government has identified stronger collaboration with the private sector as a key pillar of the National Development Vision 2050, which seeks to transform Tanzania into a competitive, inclusive and sustainable economy.
The 2026 Nane Nane exhibitions, held under the theme "Identify Markets, Increase Productivity and Advance Vision 2050," are taking place at the Nzuguni grounds in Dodoma.
The annual event aims to promote economic growth, technological innovation and international cooperation in support of national development objectives.
