AG calls for re-defined PPP management to achieve Vision 2050

DODOMA: THE Attorney General, Mr Hamza Johari, has urged state attorneys to make effective use of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts as a key tool for driving the Tanzania Development Vision 2050.

He said that sound management of such agreements will not only boost national income but also enhance citizens’ livelihoods and accelerate the country’s overall development.

Officiating a three-day training on PPP legal frameworks for state attorneys in Dodoma on Tuesday, the AG stressed the need to align PPP and procurement laws with the national vision and ensure that all agreements protect the country’s interests.

“To achieve Vision 2050, we must review all our laws, including PPP and procurement frameworks, to ensure they are consistent with our development goals while keeping national interests a top priority,” he said.

He called for strengthened collaboration between the Office of the AG and the PublicPrivate Partnership Centre (PPPC) to ensure adherence to the rule of law in the management and implementation of PPP projects.

He said such cooperation would enhance efficiency and ensure both public and private sectors are well protected under the law.

The AG noted that the training is designed to equip government lawyers with comprehensive knowledge of the PPPC’s functions, as well as the legal and procedural requirements governing PPP operations in Tanzania.

“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring PPP projects deliver value for money and contribute to national development,” he said.

He expressed optimism that the training would help reduce contractual disputes that often escalate to court, by promoting alternative dispute resolution and negotiation mechanisms.

“This will lay a strong legal foundation for the smooth implementation of daily activities in PPP projects while fostering close working relations between the PPPC and the AG’s office,” he added.

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The three-day training, which kicked off on October 7, 2025, covers a wide range of topics including the fundamentals and frameworks of PPPs, legal and technical systems governing PPP projects, contract negotiation and management, and strategies to safeguard national interests.

Other areas include risk management, financial structuring of PPP projects and addressing key legal and technical challenges that often arise during project implementation.

He further urged participants to take the training seriously and put the knowledge gained into practice.

“Our duty is to ensure that PPP projects are executed efficiently and in full compliance with existing laws and regulations,” he said.

On her part, the PPPC Director of Legal Services, Ms Flora Tenga, who represented the Centre’s Executive Director, said the training seeks to build the capacity of government lawyers responsible for reviewing and advising on PPP contracts.

She said it is crucial for attorneys to understand all components of PPP projects from preparation and structuring to procurement and contract management so that they can effectively guide the government.

“Soundly structured PPP agreements should safeguard public interest, be affordable, deliver value for money and appropriately allocate project risks,” Ms Flora said.

She added that empowering government lawyers with skills will help Tanzania to secure sustainable and well-balanced partnerships.