Tanzania banks on long-standing peace to foster investments, tourism diplomacy
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S long-standing peace remains the country’s biggest economic asset, driving investor confidence, tourism growth and diplomatic attraction, a diplomatic analyst has said.
This was disclosed by an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and subordinate courts who is also an International Affairs commentator, Novatus Igosha in an exclusive interview with Daily News, noting that Tanzania’s stability is rooted in historical nation-building efforts that unified diverse ethnic communities into a cohesive society, forming the foundation of its political and social order.
The analysts explained that peace directly translates into economic predictability, allowing investors to operate in an environment with stable policies, a reliable legal system and confidence that disputes will be resolved through established institutions and contractual frameworks.
Additionally, Mr Igosha said that tourism is also heavily dependent on security, noting that visitors are attracted not only by wildlife and natural attractions, but by assurance of safety, which positions peace as a core driver of Tanzania’s tourism industry.
“But on the other hand, it’s about tourism. People will flock into your country as far as they are assured of their security, not only because you’ve got different national parks or different animals and human resources, but security is of the essence to many tourists from other parts of the world. So generally speaking, I can say peace is of the essence because it is a soft infrastructure of everything in terms of the social cohesion, social inclusivity, economic stability and progress, and of course leadership and governance,” the advocate said. .
Turning to the youth, the advocate said national security is a shared responsibility, warning against vandalism and violent expression of grievances, and urging youth to resolve disputes through legal and peaceful channels such as courts and dialogue.
Commenting on the recent fact-finding commission report on post-election events, he said it represents an important step toward national healing, noting that while some citizens remain emotionally affected, reconciliation efforts must continue to restore unity and trust.
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According to the advocate, Tanzania should now focus on moving forward through structured reconciliation and investigative processes that will help establish accountability while safeguarding national cohesion.
“I do believe it’s time that we need to be resilient because there is going to be another commission of reconciliation, commission of investigation, and through that, we can come up with a roadmap to know who were responsible, what would be the right penalties and what is the way forward,” he said.
Furthermore, Mr Igosha stressed that Tanzania’s stability makes it attractive globally, pointing to continued investor interest and international events being hosted in the country as evidence of sustained confidence.
Looking ahead, he said Tanzania is on a positive economic trajectory toward Vision 2050, describing it as a “very good idea” for investment, sports and international engagement due to its predictable economic and political environment.
However, he cautioned that no country is perfect, urging continuous institutional improvement, accountability in governance, adherence to laws in the private sector, and respect for national unity across all social groups.
