N’Djamena. The Government of Tanzania has launched a formal appeal to domestic and foreign investors to fund critical infrastructure projects.
The initiative places a particular focus on nationwide water schemes.
This strategy aims to guarantee clean and safe water access for all Tanzanian citizens.
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Laurent Deogratius Luswetula, issued the statement in Chad on July 17, 2026.
He spoke following a high-level meeting with the World Bank.
The dialogue took place on the margins of the African Water Forum.
The conference convened at the Radisson Hotel Meeting Hall in N’Djamena under the theme “From Vision to Action”.
Mr Luswetula stated that Tanzania remains an ideal destination for foreign capital.
He affirmed that the administration fully recognises the role of investors in driving economic growth.
The state views private capital as essential to improving citizen livelihoods.
The minister specifically highlighted several lucrative commercial openings within the country.
Global delegates received a direct invitation to examine the expanding water sector.
Tanzania has established a National Water Grid alongside large-scale irrigation systems.
Both sectors present substantial commercial potential.
The agricultural sector offers further investment openings through modern irrigation needs.
The minister assured delegates that the state protects investors and maintains an attractive regulatory framework.
The domestic private sector faces similar calls to collaborate with state institutions.
The government seeks active partnerships to deliver major development projects.
This cooperation is expected to fast-track water infrastructure delivery.
Such achievements remain vital to meeting the targets of the National Development Vision 2050.
The administration is actively promoting the Public-Private Partnership framework.
This model serves as the preferred mechanism for major water engineering projects. Strategic cooperation will ensure the completion of these capital-intensive schemes.
The ultimate objective is full water security for the population.
The Ministry of Water is concurrently working to secure primary water sources.
The Deputy Minister for Water, Kundo Mathew, confirmed these technical operations.
The ministry focuses heavily on protecting water quality and environmental safety.
This forms the foundation of the state supply strategy.
Major river systems will be utilised to counter domestic water scarcity.
Engineers intend to draw from the Malagarasi, Momba, and Pangani rivers.
Vast reservoirs such as Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika will also support the network.
Water from these primary sources will be redirected to arid regions.
The current construction of the National Water Grid represents a massive capital investment to link all citizens to safe supplies.
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the East African nation.
The institution promised sustained cooperation across several strategic sectors.
Future funding will focus heavily on infrastructure development and water engineering works.
The National Irrigation Commission emphasized the need for cross-sector coordination.
The Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Consolatha Kapinga, outlined the national strategy for sustainable water management.
The plan integrates the water, irrigation, and land sectors to maximise resource efficiency.
Ms Kapinga described the African Water Forum as a vital platform for continental unity.
She noted that African nations must cooperate to ensure efficient water usage.
Joint action remains necessary to protect water security across the continent.
The forum drew delegates from numerous African countries, including Togo, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Cameroon, Benin, Mauritania, and Nigeria.
Participants focused extensively on expanding investment in water and irrigation frameworks.
