Donors pledge support for vision realisation
DODOMA: DEVELOPMENT partners have expressed strong support for the newly launched national development Vision 2050, hailing it as a bold, inclusive and transformative blueprint for the country’s future development.
Speaking on behalf of development partners during the official launch of the vision at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention centre (JKCC) in Dodoma yesterday, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms Susan Namondo, applauded the government for its visionary leadership and the wide public consultations that guided the formulation of the long-term plan.
“On behalf of the Development Partners Group, I am honoured to join you for the launch of Vision 2050, an ambitious and inclusive roadmap for Tanzania’s future,” said Ms Namondo.
“The process has been both participatory and representative, drawing voices from across society, youths, women, persons with disabilities, civil society and communities in every region. This is not only commendable but critical to the success of the vision.”
Vision 2050 aims to chart Tanzania’s development path over the next 25 years, building upon the achievements of Vision 2025.
Ms Namondo presented key milestones the country has achieved under the previous framework, including economic transition to lower-middle-income status, improved macroeconomic stability and progress in key social sectors.
Ms Namondo said, “notably, under-five mortality has fallen from 67 to 43 per 1,000 live births, while maternal mortality has seen significant reductions.”
“Birth registration among children under five has grown from 26 per cent to 68 per cent. Education indicators have also improved, with net primary school enrolment nearing 80 per cent and secondary enrolment reaching almost 34 per cent,” she added.
She said that Tanzania has also maintained food selfsufficiency above 100 per cent for more than a decade, female labour force participation now stands at 48.5 per cent and major infrastructure projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant (JNHPP) are driving economic transformation.
Despite this progress, Ms Namondo called for the need to address ongoing challenges, saying, “one in three children still lives in monetary poverty, 30 per cent are stunted and child labour continues to affect one in four children. As we say here in Tanzania, kazi iendelee, the work must continue.”
She pointed out that Vision 2050 lays out Tanzania’s future priorities on industrial transformation, green energy, inclusive urbanisation, improved governance and gender equality.
She said that the Vision 2050 aligns well with continental and global aspirations, including Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030).
Ms Namondo pointed out that the real success of Vision 2050 will hinge on how well it is implemented, calling this phase the most crucial in realising the country’s long-term goals.
She further described Vision 2050 as a shared promise between the government and its people and she said, “this is a promise to every child, farmer and entrepreneur that their future is worth investing in.”
She expressed the commitment of development partners to support Tanzania through technical cooperation, impactful partnerships and sustainable financing.
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Ms Namondo acknowledged the spirit of unity and determination demonstrated at the launch, adding that development partners stand ready to walk alongside Tanzania on its journey toward a more prosperous, inclusive and sustainable future.
