Africa: New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma's Urban Mobility and Generate More Than 10,000 Jobs

A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania's capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by… Read more »

East Africa: In Tanzania, Energy and One Woman's Vision Is Revolutionizing Lake Victoria's Sardine Trade

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Tanzania: Light At the End of the Tunnel - How Electrification Is Powering Tanzania's Small-Scale Mining Sector

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Africa: Leaders Commit To 'Concrete Plans' to Transform Africa's Energy Sector

Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power… Read more »

Zambia: Zambia to Benefit From Expanded Access to Affordable Energy Thanks to Increased Power Transmission With Tanzania

new World Bank backed project, the Zambia - Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), will enable Zambia to access more sustainable and affordable energy to power its economy and… Read more »

Tanzania: Bringing Justice Within the Grasp of Ordinary Men and Women in Tanzania

Fatuma Mbaruku, a 38-year-old mother of four, traveled from Azimio to the Temeke Integrated Justice Center to file for custody and support for her four children after her 2023… Read more »

Tanzania: World Bank Group Launches New Framework for Inclusive, Private Sector-Led, and Resilient Growth in Tanzania

The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has endorsed the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Tanzania to support the country in consolidating its status as a… Read more »

Tanzania: A Climate-Smart Focus in the Livestock Sector Can Help Tanzania Increase Production and Generate Jobs

-Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate-smart strategies and innovations. A new… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania's Greener Future - Reducing Methane in Waste and Livestock Sectors

Did you know that nearly 60% of the waste in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is food waste? It ends up in waste disposal sites where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas whose… Read more »

Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Increase Access to Justice for All Zanzibaris

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024--The World Bank today approved new financing to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency of judicial services for the citizens of Zanzibar. Read more »

Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Boost Safety and Efficiency of Tanzania's Key Railway Line

vital railway segment linking Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, to Isaka is set for major improvements benefitting nearly 900,000 people thanks to newly approved financing from… Read more »

Africa: Tanzania Economic Update - Overcoming Demographic Challenges While Embracing Opportunities

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Tanzania: Tanzania Can Unlock Important Economic Benefits By Accelerating Health and Fertility Improvements

Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities must act quickly to capitalize on this progress and accelerate efforts to reduce… Read more »

Tanzania: New Financing to Support Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth and Climate-Resilient Development in Dar es Salaam

Today the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved two new financing operations for Tanzania: a $750 million Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation set to support… Read more »

Tanzania: Urgent Reforms Needed to Enable Strong Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth

DAR ES SALAAM, December 19, 2023-Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing countries, even weathering the COVID-19… Read more »