DAR ES SALAAM, June 7 --   THE Tanzanian government has called on foreign investors to bring in large-scale and strategic investments, while stressing that it does not welcome those intending to engage in small-scale businesses that compete with local entrepreneurs.

The call was made today in Dar es Salaam by the Minister of State in the Presidents Office (Planning and Investment), Professor Kitila Mkumbo, during a press briefing on preparations for the second phase of the Business and Investment Environment Improvement Program.

Professor Mkumbo stated that the government does not expect to see a foreign investor coming into the country to open a shoe shop or sell tomatoes. Instead, he emphasized, investors should bring substantial...