Biteko to grace economic, investment conference

DAR ES SALAAM: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Dotto Biteko, is expected to grace the fourth conference on the participation of Tanzanians in the Economy and Investment in Dar es Salaam at the end of the week.

The meeting dubbed ‘local content is organized by the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC). The NEEC Executive Secretary, Ms Beng’I Issa said the conference that focuses on assessing investment performance in the country takes place every after two years.

“Every two years, we assess investment performance indicators, as well as examine the challenges and existing opportunities that can be tapped by local investors, while setting up a national vision to foster social and economic growth,” said Ms Issa.

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She added that the conference is expected to be attended by approximately 500 participants from various sectors such as the private sector, public institutions, business people, and local and foreign investors.

Ms Issa further explained that the conference is expected to bring together investors, businessmen, engineers, leaders of public institutions, government officials, team leaders of strategic government projects, economists, policy makers, and all development stakeholders in the country.

“As you are all aware of the several strategic government projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP), Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) and the ongoing expansion and construction of roads carried out by the Tanzania National Road Agency (Tanroads) across the country,” noted Ms Issa.

The NEEC boss emphasized that the conference will also recognize public institutions and investors who have demonstrated excellent performance in the sector by giving them awards as part of their contribution to the social wellbeing of the people and the country at large.