DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 19 -- TANZANIAS long-term development direction under Dira 2050 presents an ambitious but clear destination and that is building a competitive, productive and inclusive economy capable of sustaining prosperity for its citizens.

The success of this Dira, however, will not depend on policy statements alone, but how effectively public institutions convert national priorities into economic outcomes that can be measured in growth, investment and income.

At the centre of this transformation are State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), which operate strategic infrastructure, manage major public assets and provide services that shape the cost and ease of doing business.

Their performance influences macroeconomic stability, fiscal su...