Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Tanzania’s B1 rating with a stable outlook, projecting a robust 6% growth driven by rising investment in manufacturing, mining, and tourism. The government’s debt burden remains moderate relative to its peers, and is expected to stabilize at the current level, supported by strong nominal growth and revenue mobilization.
Robust Economic Growth Engines Tanzania’s economy is projected to grow by at least 6% annually through 2026. This “broad-based” momentum is being driven by a strategic shift toward private-sector investment. Key sectors include: Manufacturing & Mining: Rising investment in processing and value-addition. Infrastructure: Benefits from major public projects and improved energy reliability. Tourism: Strong recovery and expansion in transport services. Policy effectiveness has also improved. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has successfully maintained inflation below 5% for nearly eight years. Recent moves to increase exchange-rate flexibility have helped eliminate parallel markets and reduced the economy’s vulnerability to global shocks.
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