Tanzania, Nov. 28 -- On November 13, 2020 President Magufuli delivered his inaugural speech in the Parliament following the October 28, 2020 general election. A number of issues were outlined in the 82-page speech which gives the direction of his second tenure as Union President. Some key economic issues in the speech are outlined and discussed here.
Economic growth
The President insisted on the need to manage the economy well and protect successes gained so far so that the country attains higher economic growth. There is emphasis on ensuring that the growth benefits citizens. This is very important because growth should not be the ultimate goal. What is needed is jobs creating, incomes generating, poverty reducing, inclusive and sustainab...