Dodoma. The SPACES programme, implemented by the US-based global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, has expressed interest in partnering with Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to strengthen wildlife conservation through technical assistance and capacity building.
The proposal was presented during a meeting with the leadership of the Wildlife Division in Dodoma on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Speaking during the presentation, McKinsey & Company specialist Ms Gillian Pais said the ministry had made notable progress in conserving the country’s natural resources, prompting the programme to explore ways of supporting its efforts.
She said the proposed collaboration would focus on providing technical expertise and enhancing the capacity of conservation professionals to improve the management and protection of Tanzania’s wildlife and other natural resources.
Ms Pais said the main objective of the presentation was to introduce the SPACES programme and discuss how the Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, could participate in the initiative.
She added that the partnership was intended to stimulate conservation activities and deliver long-term benefits for both present and future generations.
Responding to the proposal, the Director of Wildlife at the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Alexander Lobora, welcomed the initiative and commended McKinsey & Company for its willingness to support Tanzania’s conservation agenda.
He assured the delegation that the Wildlife Division would provide the necessary cooperation to facilitate the partnership, noting that collaboration with development partners and other stakeholders remains one of the ministry’s key priorities in promoting sustainable conservation.
Dr Lobora said strengthening institutional capacity and expanding partnerships were essential to safeguarding Tanzania’s rich biodiversity and ensuring the sustainable management of the wildlife sector.
The meeting also explored opportunities to build the skills of conservation specialists and improve the preparation of high-quality project proposals capable of attracting donor and development partner support for conservation initiatives.
Among those who attended the meeting were Assistant Director of the Wildlife Division Ms Kay Kagaruki and technical experts from the division.
