500 stakeholders to discuss Tanzania’s Vision 2050 in Mbeya
The National Vision 2050 symposium chairman, Prof Alexander Makulilo (centre), on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, addresses preparations for the meeting slated for Thursday, September 18, 2025. Others in the picture are the Mzumbe University, Mbeya campus, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Charles Tundui (left), and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project coordinator, Mr Msoleni Dakawa (right). PHOTO | COURTERSY
This vision is expected to begin implementation in the financial year starting July 1, 2026, so it is crucial to build the capacity of citizens, stakeholders, and officials to ensure the successful execution of National Vision 2050 through their recommendations
Mbeya. Around 500 stakeholders from various sectors, including civil society organisations, universities, and the private sector, are expected to participate in a symposium on National Vision 2050, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Mzumbe University, Mbeya campus.
The event, organised by the Mwalimu Nyerere Professorial Chair in Pan-African Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Centre, will focus on four key themes for discussion.
Speaking on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the symposium chairman, Prof Alexander Makulilo, said the topics will cover the content and priorities of Vision 2050.
Other themes are the foundations of an inclusive economy, the role of development partnerships, and experiences from the private sector.
He added that the symposium aims to encourage citizens to contribute to the prioritisation of sustainable development goals, noting that over the next 25 years, development dialogues will increasingly be driven by young people.
“This vision is expected to begin implementation in the financial year starting July 1, 2026, so it is crucial to build the capacity of citizens, stakeholders, and officials to ensure the successful execution of National Vision 2050 through their recommendations,” he said.
He further explained: “This plan will be structured based on the current status of national development plans for the five-year periods 2021–2025 and 2026–2030, outlining strategic priorities.”
The PPP project coordinator in local government authorities, Dr Msoleni Dakawa, said the symposium will involve diverse stakeholders, including government leaders, political party representatives, and religious and cultural leaders.
He urged citizens to attend in large numbers, as the meeting aims to stimulate discussion and highlight strategic priorities for achieving the Vision.
“We will have regional commissioners from Mbeya and Songwe, as well as 10 district commissioners from these regions, alongside stakeholders from the private sector, religious and cultural leaders, to ensure the symposium’s success,” said Mr Dakawa.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Mzumbe University, Mbeya campus, Prof Charles Tundui, said that although the period coincides with the university holiday, representatives will be present to ensure the symposium’s impact.
“Approximately 36 university students will attend to represent their peers despite the holiday. We expect discussions and priorities that will spark dialogue and guarantee the symposium’s success,” said Prof Tundui.
