Tanzania banks on PPP to advance its  transport infrastructure, agriculture, livestock sectors

DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing development projects through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), covering transport infrastructure, agriculture, livestock and other key sectors, as part of efforts to improve service delivery to its citizens

The assurance was given by Public-Private Partnership Unit (PPPU) economist at the Ministry of Finance, Josephine Melkiol, while briefing visitors at the ministry’s pavilion during the ongoing Nanenane International Agricultural Exhibition at Nzuguni grounds in Dodoma.

She said the government has strengthened the policy, legal and regulatory framework governing PPPs to create a more attractive investment environment and increase private sector participation in national development projects.

According to her, by June 2026, the government had signed nine PPP agreements across various sectors, reflecting growing confidence in the partnership model.

“The signed projects include four contracts under Phases I and II of the Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (DART) project, the Mandatory Motor Vehicle Inspection Project and the Kariakoo Commercial Building Construction and Operation Project (DDC),” Melkiol said.

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She added that other projects include the rehabilitation and operation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) and the modernisation of the Port of Dar es Salaam through DP World and ADAN.

Melkiol said the successful implementation of PPP projects demonstrates the value of collaboration between the public and private sectors, noting that the approach has been prioritised under the National Development Vision 2050.

She said the PPP model enables the government to mobilise private sector capital, reducing dependence on the national budget for financing development projects while benefiting from private sector expertise, technology and innovation.

“The arrangement also creates employment opportunities, increases government revenue, improves the efficiency and timeliness of public service delivery and ensures that a significant portion of project risks is borne by the private sector,” she said.