Zanzibar commits to work with the World Bank in advancing education, health, energy, infrastructure sectors
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, said his government will continue working with the World Bank to strengthen priority sectors, while calling for faster implementation of development projects so that citizens can benefit from them on time.
President Mwinyi made the remarks on August 19, 2026, when he met the World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr Ndiame Diop, at State House in Zanzibar for discussions on development cooperation between the World Bank and the Zanzibar government.
Dr Diop was accompanied by Firas Raad, the World Bank Division Director responsible for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
President Mwinyi thanked the World Bank for its continued cooperation and support to Zanzibar, particularly in the education, health, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Speaking on education, President Mwinyi said the government has increased investment in the construction and improvement of school and college infrastructure, human resources and the use of technology to address growing demand resulting from population growth.
He said the government has also increased the education budget and will continue to prioritise the sector through the construction of schools, recruitment and deployment of more teachers, as well as the use of digital systems in education services.
According to President Mwinyi, the use of technology can improve efficiency in the delivery of education services and help reduce the impact of staff shortages in some areas.
In the health sector, President Mwinyi said the government is focused on building strong and sustainable healthcare systems rather than relying solely on short-term projects.
He said the approach is intended to ensure that health services are delivered efficiently and reliably to the people of Zanzibar.
The meeting was also attended by Khamis Abdulla Said, Permanent Secretary in the Zanzibar Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, along with other government officials and representatives from the World Bank.
Faster implementation is essential if Zanzibar’s investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits to citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank, paired with clear project timelines and accountability, could make this commitment more impactful.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, healthcare, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits for Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should also prioritize clear timelines and measurable results.
Faster implementation is crucial if World Bank-supported investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits for Zanzibar’s citizens. Strong coordination between the government and the Bank will be especially important in turning these commitments into measurable results.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits for Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should be matched with clear timelines and strong monitoring of development projects.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits for Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should also prioritize clear timelines and measurable results for each development project.
Accelerating implementation is essential—especially in education, health, energy, and infrastructure, where delays directly affect Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should therefore be matched with clear timelines and transparent progress updates.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver tangible benefits to Zanzibar’s citizens on time. Continued coordination between President Mwinyi’s government and the World Bank should help turn these priorities into measurable improvements.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits to Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should also prioritize clear timelines, accountability, and measurable results.
Faster implementation is especially important in education, health, energy, and infrastructure, where delays directly affect citizens’ daily lives. The partnership with the World Bank will be most impactful if projects are delivered on time with clear accountability.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to produce timely benefits for Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should also include clear timelines and accountability for each development project.
Faster implementation is essential if investments in education, health, energy, and infrastructure are to deliver timely benefits to Zanzibar’s citizens. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should also include clear timelines and strong accountability for each project.
Faster implementation is essential, especially in education, healthcare, energy, and infrastructure, where delays directly affect citizens’ daily lives. Continued cooperation with the World Bank should therefore be matched with clear timelines and strong accountability.