DODOMA: VISION 2050 will officially come into force on July 1, 2026, with the government currently preparing key implementation instruments to facilitate the smooth execution of the country’s new long-term development blueprint.
Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr Laurent Luswetula informed the National Assembly yesterday while responding to a basic question from Thomas Kitima (Ikungi East, CCM), who sought to know when the government would begin implementing the National Development Vision 2050.
Dr Luswetula said implementation of the Vision will commence following the expiry of the National Development Vision 2025 on June 30, 2026. He said the transition follows the launch of Vision 2050 by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on July 17, 2025.
The Deputy Minister listed the key instruments currently under preparation as the Long-Term Perspective Plan (LTPP), the Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan (FYDP IV) for 2026/27 to 2030/31, the National Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines for Development Projects, the National Guidelines for the Approval of Development Projects and the Annual Development Plan (ADP) for 2026/27.
“Once these instruments are completed, the Government will begin implementing the National Development Vision 2050 while also conducting public awareness campaigns on the framework and procedures that will guide implementation of the Vision, as well as the five-year and annual development plans,” Mr Luswetula told the House.
According to him, implementation of the Vision will be monitored and evaluated digitally through the e-Delivery System, the National Development Plans and Projects Management System, to enhance efficiency, accountability and real-time access to implementation data and statistics.
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In his supplementary questions, Mr Kitima sought clarification on public engagement in the implementation of Vision 2050, citing the absence of a nationwide awareness campaign and asked the government to identify the flagship projects that will spearhead the Vision’s rollout next month.
Mr Luswetula said the government is determined to ensure that the Vision is fully implemented, adding that the Ministry of Finance and the President’s Office (Planning and Investment) will work closely together to ensure the targets are achieved.
On public awareness, he said promoting understanding of the Vision is not solely the responsibility of the government but also of other stakeholders, including Members of Parliament. He called on lawmakers to use public meetings in their constituencies to educate wananchi about the document, noting that they have an important role to play in raising awareness of the Vision.
Mr Luswetula added that the private sector has been identified as a key partner in helping the country achieve its targets and called on stakeholders to utilise various platforms, including social media, to educate the public about Vision 2050.