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Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of Tanzania
December 9, 2011, marks the 50th anniversary of independence for the East African nation of Tanzania.
Mizengo Peter Pinda, Prime Minister of Tanzania
Moving on from its socialist past, Tanzania is creating an open, forward-thinking economy
Infrastructure
The sheer size of the country creates challenges for Tanzanian transport
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Industry and Trade
Banking reforms, solid macro-economic policies and significant investment from the IMF and World Bank have boosted Tanzania’s recent economic performance. In 2009-10, the country bucked global trends, increasing GDP by 6 per cent year-on-year.
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Tanzania’s GDP has grown dramatically in recent years sparking a telecoms boom.

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President Obama’s first meeting with an African head of state was with Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete in the Oval Office
The East African Community (EAC) provides a host of interesting investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The future of Tanzania is intertwined with its new economic zones. These, in turn, benefit from the country’s political stability that raises investor confidence
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Setting the standard in Tanzania
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ALAF continues to push the industrial sector through innovation and identifying opportunities
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Energy
The energy sector offers interesting opportunities for canny investors
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Abundant and diverse resources, along with the government’s efforts to facilitate business and investment, have strengthened Tanzania’s trade and industry
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TOL is an active partner in the development of Tanzania’s industrial and medical capacity
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The government is looking to increase generation, expand transmission and reinforce the distribution of electricity
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Telecoms & ICT
Information and communications technology (ICT) has grown significantly in Tanzania over the course of the past decade, as telecommunications have penetrated nearly every corner of Tanzania’s economy.
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TCRA is the independent entity that promotes and regulates the country’s communications industries while attracting investment to maintain the sector’s strong growth
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Agriculture
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks with Tanzanian women farmers at Mlandizi Farm Women's Cooperative in Mlandizi, Tanzania
Tanzania is well positioned to benefit for an increase in world food demand
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While agriculture and tourism form the backbone of the Tanzanian economy, in recent years mining has been playing an increasingly important role.
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Global sugar production increased by 5.5 per cent in 2010-11 to a record 167 million tonnes, and Barclays forecast a 2.1 per cent year-on-year rise in demand for sugar in 2011-12. Sugar prices have soared from $400 to $900 per tonne in two years.

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Initiatives are underway to strengthen the sector, which employs around 80% of the workforce, boosting production and improving market access for farmers
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Richly endowed with fertile soils, reliable rainfalls, and unique ecosystems, the land of Kilimanjaro aims to be Africa’s top coffee producer and has space for new, larger estates
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Deeply rooted in the soil of East Africa, Bidco is creating a fully integrated edible oil business in Tanzania and beyond
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Tourism & Culture
50th Anniversary Independence of Tanzania Mainland
1961 - 2011 we dared, we succeeded, we are forging ahead
Stunning natural beauty, ongoing government investment and public-private partnerships have made Tanzanian tourism a lucrative business
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Tanzania’s natural beauty has long attracted visitors. Today, tourists can enjoy everything the country has to offer plus the luxury of top-notch accommodation
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Enjoy the wonders of Africa and experience Swiss service at the Mövenpick
Royal Palm Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism talks about how the government is promoting Tanzania’s unique diversity to develop a sustainably managed use of its resources
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Tanzania has reached a stage where the private sector can play a key role in airports development
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Providing protection status for wildlife whilst allowing human habitation generates sufficient revenue to support both conservation and local communities
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A unique combination of scenic diversity, culture, good climate, peaceful environment and hospitable people make Tanzania one of the best tourism destinations in the world
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