Tanzania is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies — but inclusive, broad-based growth is not yet realized.
In spite of nearly 7 percent annual growth in national gross domestic product, Tanzania’s rural population — which represents 73 percent of the country — lives in poverty. A staggering 68 percent of Tanzanians live below the extreme poverty line of $1.25 per day. The government’s National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty aims to improve the standard of living and well-being of its people. None of this will happen, however, unless there are more efforts for improved governance and accountability.
Three key areas require support if the development prospects for Tanzania are to improve:
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About the author
Ann Hudock
Dr. Ann Hudock is executice vice president for strategy and growth at Counterpart International. Bringing more than 25 years of international development experience, Dr. Hudock leads efforts to grow Counterpart’s global program portfolio by cultivating new funders and building on the organization’s body of work with new approaches to promote civic participation and government accountability.
