Africa-Press – Tanzania. PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday launched the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV50) in Dodoma, unveiling a 25-year national roadmap aimed at transforming the country into an upper-middle income with a projected economy of 1 trillion US dollar.
Dubbed ‘Dira 2050’, the ambitious strategy centres on nine key sectors: agriculture, tourism, industry, construction, mining, the blue economy, sports and creativity, finance and services. These sectors were identified for their potential to generate employment, increase exports, stimulate other sectors, add value to agricultural produce and enhance national income.
President Samia stressed that achieving the goals of Dira 2050 anchored in building a self-sustaining and diversified economy, will require the active involvement of all citizens, as well as both the public and private sectors.
“The contents of Dira 2050 reflect the aspirations of Tanzanians. We thought together, wrote together, planned together and now, we will implement together,” she said.
“Since everyone is part of this vision, we must work collaboratively to make it a reality.”
She said that the vision is a response to global economic trends, climate change, technological advancement and demographic factors, particularly the fact that 65 per cent of Tanzania’s population is youth.
Describing the journey to self-sufficiency as “long and tough,” President Samia called for commitment and decisive action for all citizens.
“More action is needed to realise Vision 2050. Let us act more than we talk. The implementation of Vision 2050 is our litmus test,” she said.
Expressing optimism, the Head of State said she believes the vision is achievable within the next 25 years, given Tanzania’s current trajectory in social, political and economic growth, citing peace, unity and stable democracy as essential foundations.
To facilitate smooth implementation of the vision, the president directed all ministries to review and update their policies to align with Dira 2050. She also instructed the Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office, to immediately develop a long-term implementation plan ahead of the official rollout in July 2026.
The Planning Commission has also been tasked with strengthening the monitoring and evaluation system, to ensure it reflects the country’s long-term development goals.
President Samia also directed the Legal Reforms Commission and the Office of the Attorney General to review and suggest necessary legal reforms to support the seamless execution of the vision.
On his part, Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango said that the goal is not just to join the ranks of upper-middle-income countries in financial terms but to ensure people-centred development. He called for discipline in implementation and urged public institutions to integrate the vision into their daily operations.
Dira 2050 sets out to deliver a high quality of life for all Tanzanians through inclusive growth, a knowledge-based and industrialised economy and a commitment to national values.
By 2050, Tanzania envisions being an upper-middle Path to trillion-dollar economy income nation with a population exceeding 118 million, a 1 trillion US dollars economy and an average GDP per capita of 7,000 US dollars (about 18.2m/-).
The core principles guiding the vision include democracy, human rights and freedoms, dignity, peace and unity, natural wealth and resources, as well as culture and national ethos.
Among its four primary goals, Dira 2050 aims to achieve: A diversified, resilient, inclusive and competitive economy, a high quality of life and well-being for all.
It also targets to elevate Tanzania to a nation that sustainably conserves and utilises its natural resources, while maintaining environmental integrity and climate resilience as well as a digitally empowered society that embraces innovation to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
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