DODOMA: MINISTRY of Industry and Trade has launched an ambitious six-year programme, spanning from 2025 to 2030, aimed at fostering a robust industrial economy to drive growth and address unemployment challenges.
Minister for Industry and Trade Dr Selemani Jafo announced the initiative in Dodoma yesterday.
The programme, named ‘Viwanda Tanzania,’ is designed to facilitate the establishment of major, medium, small and micro industries across all regions.
The goal is to create six million jobs by 2030.
Dr Jafo said that the initiative comes in response to the high number of graduducive environment for industrial development.
Under the programme, each region is expected to establish three major industries annually, each capable of employing between 1,000 to 2,000 people.
Investments will be tailored to regional resources, focusing on value addition in various sectors.
The programme also targets the establishment of five medium industries, 20 small industries and 30 micro-factories in each region annually.
The approach aims ates facing unemployment, who could otherwise contribute to the country’s industrial growth.
Regional Commissioners will play a crucial role in facilitating and promoting the construction of industries within their areas of jurisdiction.
They will work in collaboration with local government authorities to mobilise investment and create a conducive environment for industrial development.
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Under the programme, each region is expected to establish three major industries annually, each capable of employing between 1,000 to 2,000 people.
Investments will be tailored to regional resources, focusing on value addition in various sectors.
The programme also targets the establishment of five medium industries, 20 small industries and 30 micro-factories in each region annually.
The approach aims to generate significant multiplier effects through the various actors involved in the value chain.
Key sectors included in the programme are mining, agribusiness, livestock, fisheries, textiles, pharmaceuticals, energy, communications, tourism, forestry, education, financial services and construction.
Dr Jafo highlighted the critical role of the private sector in this initiative, noting that public entities responsible for licensing and permits will also be fully engaged to ensure the programme’s success.
Regional and local authorities will be tasked with constructing industrial parks to support the processing of products by medium, small and micro industries.
He said regions that excel in meeting their targets will be eligible for incentives and awards in recognition of their achievements.
By the end of the programme, if the planned industries are operational, there will be 9,054 industries, generating nearly six million direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Dr Jafo underscored the importance of Tanzanians utilising local resources to improve their lives and contribute to the nation’s economic development.