Digital economy ‘to contribute $1bn to Tanzania’s GDP by 2034’

Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania pushes ahead with its long-term ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2050, digital transformation is increasingly emerging as one of the strongest pillars to drive economic growth, social inclusion and national competitiveness in the next 25 years, The Citizen has learnt.

This vision dominated discussions at the 9th Tanzania Annual ICT Conference (TAIC 2026), a five-day forum that opened on Monday, January 19, bringing together government leaders, private sector players, innovators, researchers and development partners to map out the country’s digital future.