Japan To Spend 68.5bn/- On Dodoma Capital City’s Infrastructure Facelifting -

By Senior Reporter VALENTINE OFORO

“The grant agreement we have signed today represents Japan’s commitment, which will be implemented by JICA on behalf of the Japanese government,” Dr Natu Mwamba

THE Governments of Tanzania and Japan have signed a grant agreement, worth around billion Yen (approximately 68.5 billion/-), meant to support works for the facelift of Dodoma Capital City.

The vital development achieved this week will support construction of the Dodoma City Inner Ring Road, which focuses to enhance traffic flow and improve the living environment in the capital.

Among others, the project incorporates constructing of approximately 3.1 kilometres of new roads and expanding 3.4 km of the existing ones.

The initiative is designed to facilitate logistics, improve traffic flow and boost economic activity in the region.

Key features include a new four-lane section extending from the Image Roundabout to the Makulu Roundabout, as well as widening the existing two-lane stretch from the Bahi Roundabout to the Image Roundabout into four lanes.

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During the signing ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance, Dr Natu Mwamba said that the project will significantly enhance the efficiency of various economic activities.

“The successful implementation of this project is expected to lead to a more modern, efficient and sustainable urban environment in Dodoma. It is a crucial step towards enhancing the city’s infrastructure and supporting the growth of the Central Corridor,” she said.

The agreements included an exchange of notes between the Ministry of Finance and the Embassy of Japan, along with a grant agreement between the Ministry and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

“The grant agreement we have signed today represents Japan’s commitment, which will be implemented by JICA on behalf of the Japanese government,” Dr Mwamba explained.