Government starts drafting plan for Vision 2050’s swift implementation

Dar es Salaam. The National Planning Commission (NPC) has begun drafting new five-year development plan that will align and advance the objectives of Tanzania’s Development Vision (TDV) 2050.

NPC Deputy Executive Secretary, Dr Mursali Milanzi, said yesterday that the blueprint will be ready by November this year.

“Our task is to ensure all policies are harmonised. The process has already started with a review of sectoral documents to determine their alignment with Vision 2050. Where discrepancies exist, adjustments will be made,” he explained.

Dr Milanzi made the remarks during a media orientation session themed Partnering for Awareness Action on Tanzania Development Vision 2050, organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with NPC.

He said that once the five-year plan is finalised, the Commission will begin preparing annual plans to be rolled out from the 2026/27 fiscal year.

“As we know, TDV 2050 seeks to build an economy worth $1 trillion, with every Tanzanian earning an annual income of at least $7,000. To achieve this, we must establish strong and effective systems of coordination,” he said, adding that reforms were necessary if the country is to meet its 2050 targets.

“Without change, we will not reach our destination,” he cautioned.

Dr Milanzi further explained that TDV 2050 will be supported by a 25-year development plan, with progress reviewed annually alongside implementation.

NPC economist Mr Jordan Matonya said achieving a trillion-dollar economy would require reforms in the digital sector, strengthening value chains, and expanding collaboration with the private sector.

“In this five-year plan, we shall introduce significant reforms, strengthen institutions, and promote good governance,” he noted.

UNFPA Deputy Representative and Officer-in-Charge, Ms Melissa McNeil-Barrett, said TDV 2050 rests on four pillars: innovation, equity, human capital development, and environmental stewardship.

She emphasised the importance of inclusivity and public ownership of the vision. “A vision can only succeed if it is widely understood, embraced, and owned by the people it seeks to serve, including those at community level.

“The media is a partner, a bridge between institutions and citizens, and a catalyst for dialogue and accountability. Your ability to shape narratives, amplify voices, and keep the public informed will be essential in turning TDV 2050 from a policy document into a living national movement,” she said.

The session also sought to deepen understanding of Vision 2050 goals and roadmap, explore how media can engage citizens through traditional and digital platforms, and build stronger partnerships between government, development partners, and the media to sustain public aw