Tanzania is reviewing its Public-Private Partnership Act to improve project preparation, financing, and implementation, as 10 PPP projects worth TZS 8.6 trillion progress during the 2026/27 financial year. The portfolio includes Dar es Salaam BRT infrastructure, port operations, TAZARA railway rehabilitation, commercial property development, and vehicle inspection facilities.
The Tanzanian government is reviewing its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) legislation to address project preparation and contractual delays. Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar announced the review in Parliament in Dodoma on 3 November 2026 while concluding discussions on the government’s Medium-Term Planning and Budget Guidelines for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The review of the Public-Private Partnership Act, Chapter 103, aims to address challenges in preparing and implementing projects, including delays in negotiating and finalising contractual agreements between public institutions and private investors.
The government is also working to improve the preparation of PPP projects to ensure they meet the requirements for private-sector financing, including their commercial and financial viability. According to the Finance Minister, 10 PPP projects with a combined value of TZS 8.6 trillion (± USD 3.2 billion) are at different stages of implementation in the 2026/27 financial year. The projects cover transport infrastructure, port operations, commercial property development, vehicle inspection services and industrial facilities. Among the projects identified are the first and second phases of the Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the development of the DDC Kariakoo commercial building, and the establishment of mandatory motor vehicle inspection and roadworthiness testing centres. Other projects include improvements to the man
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