THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE,REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES

Presented by:Permanent Secretary - PMO-RALG

14th August, 2014,

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA 1

Presentation Layout

• Tanzania National Profile• Tanzania Administrative Areas• Background of Local Government in Tanzania• Tanzania the hub of collaboration and Investment

– Why? • Why focus in Regions and Local Governments?• Areas of Investments Concentrations• PMO-RALG’s Expectations• Conclusion

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TANZANIA NATIONAL PROFILE

• The United Republic of Tanzania is one of 5 countries constituting the East African Community (EAC). Other countries in the East African Community include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Other countries collaborating with EAC are Southern Sudan, Eastern DRC, Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi;

• Tanzania has a total area of 945,087 sq.km including 61,000 sq. km of inland water constituting both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar;

• The Capital City is Dodoma located 450 km west of the major commercial city of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam is the major city on the coast of Indian ocean on the Africa continent;

• Official currency is Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)• National language is Kiswahili whilst English is widely used as official language

of education; administration and business communication. Other foreign languages gaining touch on the land include French, Chinese, Arabic and German;

• Population – 45 Million People• GDP Growth – 7% in 2012

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Tanzania Administrative Area

• Tanzania mainland is composed of 25 regions; 164 Local Authorities (5 Cities, 18 Municipalities, 11Town Councils and 130 District Councils)

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Background

Local Governments in Tanzania:• Established under Article 145 of the

Constitution of The United Republic of Tanzania;

• LGAs are Obliged to follow national legislation policies and priorities elaborated in the national development framework and plans

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Background cont…

LGAs Responsibilities:•Ensure peace, order, National Unity, good governance and security of the people and their property

•Promote social welfare and economic wellbeing of all persons within its area of jurisdiction; and

•Plan for urban and rural development to further social and economic development of their area of jurisdiction; 6

Tanzania the Hub of Collaboration and Investment

• Tanzania is one of the least developed countries which has great potential and prospects for attaining higher growth and development levels;

• The country is endowed with natural resources, pursues sound economic policies and has attractive investment policies: natural gas, mining, agriculture, tourism etc;

• Tanzania is a vibrant democracy and the government is seriously committed to good governance, rule of law and respect for human rights.

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Tanzania the Hub of Collaboration and Investment cont...../

• Motivated Human resource & availability of skills development institutions i.e. Universities, Technical Colleges, Vocational Training Centres, Specialized Hospitals, Research centres, etc;

• Strategic Geographical location;• Attractive Investment Fiscal Regime.

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WHY FOCUS IN REGIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

• Government Policies that support Decentralization by Devolution whereby LGAs become central and engines of social and economic development;

• LGAs have Land and other resources to invest in;• LGAs are constitutionally legal entities and safe to work with;• Capable Mayors, Chairperson and skilled and motivated staff who

are able to work and eager to realize the economic development in their localities.;

• Capable and Motivated Regional Commissioners (Governors) to coordinate and supervise cross cutting investments opportunities in their regions (Provinces);

• Coordinated business communities ready to partner and collaborate with Chinese counterparts.

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Why Focus In Regions and Local Governments …..

• There are wide range of investment opportunities available at the Local Level and other institutions, i.e.;- Establish Friendship/sister city relations;- Road, railway, and Ports construction;- Improve export products through value addition;- Engage in investment in energy, agriculture;

infrastructure, transportation, health, education;- Encourage companies and investors to invest in Textiles

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Areas of Investments Concentrations

Let me Highlight to you some areas of investments concentrating in the 8 Regions and 31 LGAs of Tanga, Dar es salaam, Coast, Morogoro, Mtwara, Lindi, Katavi and Singida:

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Summary (in SQ. KM)• Coast – 32,547 • DSM – 1,393 • KATAVI – 45,843• KILIMANJARO – 13,250 • LINDI – 66, 040• MOROGORO – 70,624 • MTWARA – 16,710• SINGIDA – 49,340• TANGA – 26,677TOTAL INV. AREA – 256,384TANZANIA – 883,343% INVESTMENT AREA – 29%Source: 2012 –Population and Housing Census, NBS – www.nbs.go.tz

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PMO-RALG’s Expectations

• Following Chinese Delegation Visit of last year and our visit last June, 2014, We know that some of Regions and LGAs have already entered into contact with Liaoning Province Business/investment companies;

• RCs will lead, coordinate and take stock of all businesses and investment opportunities agreed ;

• LGAs and Regions are ready to make seriousness commitments with their Chinese counterparts and look forward to get the same response from China specifically Liaoning Province 22

PMO-RALG’s Expectations cont………

• PMO-RALG is ready to coordinate city to city collaboration and partnership with the aim of attaining win win situation;

• As a county we going to witness increased and strong contacts and collaboration both between and among public and private sectors for the mutual benefits of our two nations areas of business and investment

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Conclusion

• In one to one session, we have arranged by Sector Breakout Sessions - Please make use of those sessions to cement our long awaited collaboration;

• PMO-RALG, REGIONS and LGAs are always ready and will be happy to work with Chinese Investors especially LIAONING Province for the Mutual Benefits of the Peoples of our two countries

• We believe that through the “spirit of Genuine Partnership” Local Governments and the Private Sector of Tanzania and China will be able to promote competitive growth and enhance national wealth for our two countries

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Thank you For Listening

Karibu Tanzania