Development partners pledge support for Tanzania’s Vision 2050 implementation

Dar es Salaam. Development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Tanzania in the implementation of its newly launched development blueprint, Vision 2050.

Speaking during the official launch in Dodoma, the United Nations Resident Coordinator Susan Ngongi Namondo said the inclusive, consultative process that shaped the Vision demonstrates strong leadership by the government.

“We commend the government for the leadership and wide consultations that shaped this Vision, as reflected in the documentary,” said Ms Namondo, who spoke on behalf of the Development Partners Group.

She said the process to come up with the document drew enough participation of youth, women, civil society, persons with disabilities, and local communities, noting that the process was coordinated through the President’s Office, the Planning Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Addressing President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Vice President Philip Mpango, senior government officials, diplomats, and development stakeholders, Ms Namondo praised Tanzania’s progress under Vision 2025, saying it has helped to raise the country to achieve several milestones such as lower-middle-income status, macroeconomic stability, reduced child and maternal mortality, increased school enrolment, improved birth registration, and sustained food self-sufficiency.

She also acknowledged major infrastructure projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway and the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant as transformative foundations for the new Vision.

However, she noted that challenges persist, including child stunting, multidimensional poverty, and child labour. “As they say here in Tanzania, kazi mdeme,” she said, drawing laughter. “There is still much work ahead.”

Ms Namondo said Vision 2050 provides a clear roadmap focused on industrial transformation, green energy, urbanisation, digitalisation, and gender equality, aligned with Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063.

She reaffirmed development partners’ support through partnerships, technical cooperation, and financing.

“We look forward to working together to unlock investment and support inclusive development. This Vision is Tanzania’s promise to every child, farmer, and entrepreneur—that their future is worth investing in,” she said.