DODOMA, May 21 -- WHEN President Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed Parliament in Dodoma in April 2021, she emphasized the role of the industry and trade sector in driving economic growth, creating employment, and achieving sustainable development.

Following her maiden speech, the Ministry of Industry and Trade developed strategies aimed at creating a conducive environment for industrial and commercial operations in Tanzania.

To achieve this, the Ministry focused on improving the coordination and management of sectoral plans, strategies, and programmes. The primary goal was to meet socio-economic objectives through the development of a competitive industrial economy.

The Ministry translated President Samias vision into action by formulating...