PPPC CONDUCTS SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO MOBILIZE TZS 170 TRILLION FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR

CRDB, TADB AND TPA POSITION THEMSELVES TO TAP PPP OPPORTUNITIES

In a bid to ensure the successful implementation of the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV), the Government, through the Public-Private Partnership Centre (PPP Centre), has launched a deliberate initiative to provide specialized training to financial institutions and private sector companies in the country. The aim is to attract their participation and investment in large-scale projects through PPP arrangements.

Speaking during the opening of the three-day training, the Director of Legal Services at the PPP Centre, Ms. Flora Tenga, stated that the primary objective of the training is to enhance understanding among private sector stakeholders and financial institutions on the policies, legal frameworks, and available opportunities in the implementation of PPP projects.

Ms. Tenga further elaborated on the role of PPPs in implementing the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV), which is expected to run from July 2026 to 2031. She noted that the Government is required to mobilize resources amounting to TZS 477 trillion.

“Out of the TZS 477 trillion, 70 percent is expected to be sourced from the private sector. Of this 70 percent, 51 percent—equivalent to approximately TZS 170 trillion—will be mobilized through PPP project implementation. There are numerous projects already listed in the PPP pipeline across key sectors such as energy, transport, logistics, and water, which are priority areas under the Plan,” explained Ms. Tenga.

Furthermore, participants in the training expressed their readiness to seize the opportunities presented. Mr. Andrew Mbunda from CRDB Bank noted that their objective is to gain early insight into the pipeline of projects so that the bank can arrange financing in a timely manner and avoid delays.

On her part, Ms. Angelina Nyansambo from the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) stated that the training has provided valuable insights into how financial institutions can collaborate with the private sector in implementing large-scale agricultural projects.

Meanwhile, Mr. Shabani Kiduta, a Planning Officer from the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), emphasized the importance of the training, noting that TPA is currently shifting towards a model where it retains ownership of infrastructure while allowing the private sector to operate port services.