DODOMA, June 23 -- AHEAD of the presentation of the National Development Vision 2050 in the National Assembly on Thursday, experts are optimistic the new blueprint will prioritise enhancing value addition, fostering local innovations and strengthening entrepreneurship to build a truly inclusive economy.

They anticipate that Vision 2050 will integrate research and development (R&D) with industrial growth to boost value chains and strengthen small businesses for the benefit of all Tanzanians.

According to experts, despite consistent growth, the countrys economy has averaged under 6 per cent over the past two decades, mainly due to the continued export of raw materials and the limited contribution of the agricultural sector to the Gross Do...