DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 12 -- WHILE telecommunications sector is currently contributing to about 5.2 percent of Tanzania Gross Domestic Products (GDP), it has been revealed that the industry plays a potential role in narrowing gap between rural and urban areas.

World Vision Tanzania, one of the development partners in Tanzania created a program designed to eliminate the developmental gap between rural and urban citizens.

According to organization, development can be improved in the country's rural, towns and villages by promoting small scale saving groups which comprises of around 30 people.

A report by World Vision Tanzania shows that these saving groups allow people to save money, which can then be invested later or used to pay back loans....