By Our Reporter
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has been recognised among 10 government institutions that performed strongly in revenue collection, prudent use of public funds and returns on investment.
The recognition was announced during the C-CEOs Forum in Arusha, where the institutions were cited for their ability to control expenditure, increase revenue and improve returns to the government.
Treasury Registrar Nehemia Mchechu said the institutions had demonstrated strong financial management while also adopting digital systems to improve service delivery to customers.
The forum was opened by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi and brought together senior officials from public and private institutions.
NCAA was represented by its Board Chairman, retired Chief of Defence Forces General Venance Mabeyo, and Conservation Commissioner Abdul-Razaq Badru.
The authority also used the forum to promote Tanzania's tourism attractions through live displays on a large screen outside the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), where the meeting was held.
NCAA has in recent years stepped up its tourism marketing efforts, including the development and promotion of new tourism products under its “Ngorongoro Beyond the Crater” campaign.
The initiative seeks to broaden the tourism experience around the conservation area by promoting attractions beyond the Ngorongoro Crater.
The recognition comes at a time when government institutions are under growing pressure to improve revenue mobilisation, strengthen financial accountability and ensure public resources generate greater value.
Speaking at the opening, Mr Ndejembi urged leaders of public and private institutions to establish a structured programme that would provide practical training and internship opportunities to 10,000 young people every year.
The proposal is aimed at expanding opportunities for young people to gain practical skills and work experience while strengthening links between institutions and the labour market.