Tanzania backs push to boost Africa’s industrial growth
Tanzania is participating in an African Union meeting in Abidjan to advocate for accelerated industrialization and economic integration across the continent. The discussions focus on improving financing, debt management, and strengthening intra-African trade through the AfCFTA.
Why it matters
This highlights the strategic efforts of African nations to foster economic self-reliance and regional cooperation to drive sustainable industrial growth.
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire: TANZANIA has joined other African countries in pushing for faster industrial development through improved access to finance, stronger trade and investment links, and deeper economic cooperation across the continent.
Deputy Minister for Finance Mshamu Ali Munde, representing Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is leading Tanzania’s delegation to the 9th Joint Meeting of the African Union (AU) Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Economy, Planning and Integration, and the Fifth Specialised Technical Committee on Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, being held in Abidjan from this week.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the meeting brings together ministers responsible for finance, mining, trade, industry and economic planning, alongside central bank governors, AU institutions and regional financial organisations.
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