“The essence of Vision 2050 is to translate economic progress into real benefits for our people — creating jobs, improving public services, and raising living standards,” President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
ZANZIBAR — In a powerful New Year’s Eve address from Tunguu, Zanzibar, President Samia Suluhu Hassan rallied the nation to prepare for the ambitious National Development Vision 2050, set to launch in 2026. She underscored the need for unity, discipline, and visionary long-term planning as the pillars to transform Tanzania’s future.
“As we step into 2026, we embark on the bold journey of implementing Vision 2050 — a comprehensive roadmap aimed at securing sustainable growth, improved livelihoods, and greater opportunities for all Tanzanians,” President Samia declared.
She revealed that a three-year medium-term plan (2025/26 to 2027/28) will pave the way toward achieving these far-reaching goals.
The president highlighted that Vision 2050 seeks to position Tanzania as a competitive, inclusive, and resilient economy.
Central to this plan is modernizing revenue collection through expanded digital platforms, enhancing transparency in public finance management, and tightening oversight to minimize revenue leakages.
Reflecting on recent progress, she announced a 12 percent rise in domestic revenue collection in 2025 compared to the previous year, a clear sign of strengthening financial governance.
Building on Tanzania’s previous development frameworks, Vision 2050 aligns economic growth with social equity, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
President Samia stressed the critical role of collaboration with the private sector and development partners in driving this transformation.
“The essence of Vision 2050 is to translate economic progress into real benefits for our people — creating jobs, improving public services, and raising living standards,” she emphasized.
In a call to action, the president urged all Tanzanians to embrace unity, patriotism, and active participation in governance to ensure the plan’s success.
She reminded leaders to uphold inclusiveness and the rule of law throughout this pivotal transition.
Tanzania’s solid economic performance in 2025, with 5.8 percent growth, 3.4 percent inflation, and foreign exchange reserves of $6.6 billion, lays a strong foundation for these ambitions. President Samia expressed confidence that these milestones position the nation well to achieve the Vision 2050 objectives.
“Together, through dedication and unity, we will turn Vision 2050 into reality,” she affirmed, calling on every Tanzanian to join hands in shaping a prosperous future for the nation.
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