Why Tanzania banks on industrial clusters to drive inclusive economy

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s infrastructure development drive, targeted cluster strategy, and commitment to reliable energy and efficient logistics are laying a solid foundation for industrial growth, opening up opportunities for both local and foreign investors.

The minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo, said the country is drawing lessons from international examples, including China and Indonesia’s large-scale industrial clusters and special economic zones (SEZs), as well as India and Italy’s strong SME clusters in textiles, leather, and metalworking.