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The World Bank has given Tanzania significant aid through a $1.1 billion financing package. The fund is intended to support climate resilience, urban services, and inclusive growth in the country.
According to a report by the Tanzanian news publication, The Citizen, the fund consists of two packages, phase 1 is a $750 million Development Policy Financing (DPF), and Phase 2 is a $385 million Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project (DMDP) Phase 2.
The US$750 million DPF, according to the report would be used to address structural growth-stifling issues to stimulate an economic rebound implemented by the private sector. The main areas of focus include reforms that strengthen state-owned enterprises (SOEs), improve the business climate, and increase transparency.
While the US$385 million DMPD, is aimed at bettering what has been established by the first phase of the fund. This would be done by further enhancing Dar es Salaam’s infrastructure and resilience. At the core of this campaign are resilient urban institutions, an integrated solid waste management system, and climate-smart infrastructure.
“We applaud Tanzania’s efforts towards inclusive, private sector-driven growth amidst global challenges. We are committed to supporting Tanzania’s reforms for immediate recovery and sustained economic progress,” said the World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa Victoria Kwakwa.
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The Bank’s vice president applauded Tanzania’s commendable climate efforts.
The World Bank’s phase 1 funding tackles some fundamental challenges in the growth of Tanzania’s private sector, particularly inconvenient business registration, limited access to credit, and public debt burdens. — Business Insider Africa.
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