ARUSHA, Aug. 28 -- THE State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been urged to play a central role in transforming Tanzania into an entrepreneurial state, as part of the implementation of the countrys long-term development blueprint, National Development Vision 2050 (DIRA 2050).

The call was made on Tuesday by Executive Secretary of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr Fred Msemwa, while addressing over 650 participants at the 3rd SOEs Annual Conference in Arusha.

The event brought together board chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers ( CEOs) from 253 public institutions, including leaders from 35 companies in which the government holds minority shares. It was organised by the Office of Treasury Registrar (OTR).

Dr Msemwa said that ...