The facility aims to transform national priorities into investment-ready projects by addressing long-standing challenges such as limited feasibility studies, weak financial structuring, and the need for stronger environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance
Dar es Salaam. The Peninsula Club hosted a high-level dialogue bringing together leaders from the private sector, investors, and policymakers to explore opportunities for unlocking climate finance and accelerating Tanzania’s investment agenda.
The engagement, held under the club’s distinguished speaker series, The Perspective, featured sustainable finance and investment specialist and Facility Manager of the Tanzania Investment Growth Facility (TIGF), Kennedy Mmasi, who delivered a presentation themed “From Vision to Investment: Unlocking Climate Finance through Project Preparation in Tanzania.”
Mr Mmasi underscored the importance of turning national development ambitions, particularly under Dira 2050, into tangible, bankable projects capable of attracting large-scale financing.
He noted that as Tanzania transitions to middle-income status, traditional funding sources are no longer sufficient, calling for increased reliance on private capital, blended finance, and innovative financial instruments.
The central highlight of the discussion was the role of TIGF in strengthening project preparation frameworks.
The facility aims to transform national priorities into investment-ready projects by addressing long-standing challenges such as limited feasibility studies, weak financial structuring, and the need for stronger environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance.
Participants were presented with a range of investment opportunities across key sectors, including urban water infrastructure, Zanzibar’s blue economy, conservation and tourism, and strategic infrastructure projects in Ngorongoro.
Together, these opportunities represent more than $1 billion in potential investments.
Speaking during the event, The Peninsula Club General Manager Kevin Menzah said the platform is designed to connect capital with purpose.
“This platform is about more than conversation. It is about connecting capital to purpose. Bringing together leaders and investors in this setting allows us to contribute meaningfully to Tanzania’s growth story and position the country as a serious investment destination,” he said.
The club’s VIP Clients & Golf Manager, Johnson John, echoed the sentiment, noting the importance of creating spaces where ideas can translate into actionable investment.
“At The Peninsula Club, we are intentional about creating spaces where ideas translate into action.
Hosting dialogues like The Perspective allows us to bridge the gap between vision and execution, especially in sectors that drive impact, investment, and long-term national development,” he said.
The dialogue also highlighted the need to leverage global partnerships, including networks supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as well as Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), to unlock blended finance and scale investment inflows into the country.
The event forms part of the build-up to the Tanzania Investment Summit, scheduled for June 3 to 5, 2026, in Arusha, where investors are expected to engage directly with project sponsors and explore high-impact opportunities.
As Tanzania continues to position itself as a key investment destination in Africa, initiatives such as The Perspective are seen as vital in bridging the gap between capital and opportunity, while advancing sustainable economic growth.
