DODOMA, Feb. 5 -- MEMBERS of Parliament have commended the well-articulated Vision 2050 but stressed that for its goals to be realised, the economy must maintain growth of 8–10 per cent while ensuring benefits reach all citizens.

This came during debates on the Long-Term National Plan spanning 25 years (2026/27–2050/51), the Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan (FYDP IV) 2026/27–2030/31 and the proposed National Development Plan for the 2026/27 fiscal year.

Musoma Rural MP, Professor Sospeter Muhongo (CCM), said that if the economy fails to achieve growth of 10 per cent or more, the countrys goal of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy would face serious obstacles.

Prof Muhongo said that the government must se...