DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has officially kicked off the implementation of the Development Vision 2050, with the government intensifying economic diplomacy to attract foreign investment and forge strategic partnerships expected to accelerate industrialization, create jobs and transform the economy.
Speaking at the opening of the Tanzania-Poland Business Forum in Dar es Salaam today, July 1ST, 2026, the Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment), Fredy Msemwa, said the first day of implementing Vision 2050 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s economic transformation, building on the achievements of Vision 2025.
“This is not only the first day of implementing Vision 2050 but also a moment to reflect on where we have come from. Vision 2025 has laid a strong foundation for the next phase of economic development,” the Permanent Secretary said.
Elaborating, Mr Msemwa stated that the outgoing Vision 2025 has delivered significant progress across all sectors of the economy, particularly through massive investments in infrastructure, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), roads, airports and maritime transport, creating a solid platform for the country’s long-term growth ambitions.
He said the government is now shifting its focus from traditional diplomatic relations to economic diplomacy by promoting trade and investment partnerships that generate new business opportunities, increase incomes and improve livelihoods in both Tanzania and partner countries.
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The Permanent Secretary said the Tanzania-Poland Business Forum demonstrates that strategy by bringing together private sector players from both countries to explore investment opportunities and establish commercial partnerships in priority sectors.
He said discussions at the forum cover a wide range of industries, including infrastructure development, agro-processing, post-harvest technologies, electric vehicle manufacturing, digital innovation, data management and other technology-driven sectors.
According to Mr Msemwa, post-harvest losses remain one of the country’s major challenges, making technology transfer in food storage and processing a key area of cooperation with Polish companies.
“Our country continues to lose a significant amount of agricultural produce because of inadequate storage technologies. We are looking at how Poland’s expertise can help us reduce these losses while adding value to agricultural products,” he said.
Moreover, he noted that unlike previous engagements led by governments, this forum places the private sector at the centre of economic cooperation, allowing entrepreneurs from Tanzania and Poland to negotiate partnerships, establish joint ventures and explore new investment opportunities.
“The role of government is to create an enabling environment through sound policies, laws and regulations. Once that is done, it is the responsibility of the private sector to build businesses, attract capital, create employment and stimulate economic growth,” he said.
He said increased investment from Poland would not only create jobs and strengthen local industries but also expand the government’s revenue base, enabling further investment in essential public services such as healthcare, education, water supply and transport infrastructure.
The Tanzania-Poland Business Forum, held under the theme ‘Strengthening Poland-Tanzania Economic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth through Trade and Investment,’ brought together government officials and business leaders from both countries to identify new areas of collaboration aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment.