
The National Planning Commission Tanzania has held high-level discussions with development partners in Dar es Salaam aimed at strengthening cooperation and aligning development priorities with national strategies.
Speaking at the opening session, Tausi Kida, who serves as Secretary for Planning and Executive Secretary of the Commission, said the meeting focused on building a shared understanding of Tanzania’s development priorities outlined in the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV) and Vision 2050.
She noted that the engagement seeks to ensure that development partners’ programs are closely aligned with national priorities, while enhancing coordination between the government and its partners.
“We aim to exchange ideas on areas of cooperation and agree on approaches that will strengthen unity and efficiency in implementing FYDP IV and Vision 2050,” she said.
The initiative is also intended to improve coherence between development programs and national plans, ensuring effective resource utilization and sustainable impact.
Meanwhile, Samwel Shelukindo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to continued collaboration with development partners in advancing key national projects.
The meeting underscores Tanzania’s strategic focus on long-term planning, policy coordination, and inclusive economic growth as it works toward achieving its Vision 2050 development goals.

