Members of Zanzibar’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have visited the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) to learn how the country coordinates investment services and supports businesses, as the Isles seek insights into improving their investment climate.
The delegation visited TISEZA on November 11, 2026, to gain practical knowledge of investment operations, institutional coordination and mechanisms used to facilitate investors.
The visit included a tour of the authority’s One-Stop Facilitation Centre, where different public service providers operate under one roof to simplify procedures and reduce the challenges investors may face when accessing government services.
The arrangement is designed to improve coordination among institutions and make it easier for investors to obtain the services required to establish and operate businesses.
The delegation also toured the Benjamin William Mkapa Special Economic Zone (BWMSEZ), where members observed investment activities and the implementation of industrial projects.
They further visited Tooku Garment and Afriport factories to examine manufacturing operations and understand how investors are conducting business within the special economic zone.
The visits provided the Zanzibar lawmakers with an opportunity to assess how investment facilitation works in practice, including the relationship between government institutions and private investors.
The knowledge gained is expected to strengthen the committee’s capacity to advise the Zanzibar Government on policies and strategies for improving the investment environment.
The visit also highlighted the importance of coordinated public services and effective investor support in attracting investment and supporting industrial activities.