Tanzania has unveiled its long-term national blueprint, the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV 2050), setting out an ambitious strategy to transform the country into an upper-middle-income economy through sustained growth, innovation and inclusive development.
Launched in 2025, Vision 2050 replaces the outgoing Vision 2025 framework and reflects changing domestic priorities and global realities. The new plan seeks to reposition Tanzania’s economy by strengthening productivity, accelerating industrialisation and ensuring that economic gains translate into improved living standards for citizens.
According to officials, TDV 2050 is built around a shift from resource-driven growth to a knowledge-based, value-added economy. The vision prioritises modern agriculture, manufacturing, digital technology, renewable energy and a stronger private sector as key engines of long-term expansion. Human capital development, particularly in education, health and skills training, is identified as central to achieving these goals.
The framework also places strong emphasis on governance, institutional efficiency and accountability. Authorities say effective public sector reforms and sound macroeconomic management will be critical to attracting investment and sustaining growth over the next 25 years. Infrastructure development, including transport, energy and urban planning, is expected to underpin economic transformation and regional integration.
Social inclusion and environmental sustainability feature prominently in the vision. TDV 2050 aims to reduce inequality, expand access to quality public services and ensure that development is resilient to climate change. Policies on environmental protection, green growth and climate adaptation are designed to safeguard natural resources while supporting economic progress.
The government said the vision was developed through extensive consultations with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, civil society and academia, aligning national aspirations with continental and global development agendas. Implementation will be guided by phased medium-term plans, with regular monitoring to track progress and adjust policies where necessary.
With Vision 2050, Tanzania is signalling its intention to move decisively beyond basic growth targets toward a more diversified, competitive and inclusive economy, positioning the country for sustained prosperity in the decades ahead.
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