Tanzania Replaces National Trade Policy of 2003 with 2023 Edition

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Tanzania's Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, has announced the replacement of the National Trade Policy of 2003 with a new document, the National Trade Policy of 2023. The new policy aims to strengthen domestic and foreign trade, promote industrialization, and improve the business environment, ultimately increasing economic growth and improving the welfare of citizens. The policy replacement comes after a needs assessment identified several challenges, including a difficult legal environment, poor technology, and low correlation between the trade policy and other related policies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Trade Policy of 2003 is being replaced with a new document, the National Trade Policy of 2023.
  • The 2023 policy focuses on remaining challenges, particularly in industrialization, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
  • The new policy aims to strengthen domestic and foreign trade, promote industrialization, and improve the business environment.
  • The policy replacement comes after a needs assessment identified several challenges, including a difficult legal environment, poor technology, and low correlation between the trade policy and other related policies.
  • The National Trade Policy of 2003 laid a strong foundation for trade and economic growth, achieving all its objectives over the past two decades.
  • The new policy carries the slogan 'Trade Competition Driving Industrial-led Socio-Economic Transformation' and aims to strengthen Tanzania's integration and participation in trade with neighboring and overseas countries.

Statistics:

  • The National Trade Policy of 2003 was in place for two decades.
  • The new policy was reviewed over a period of three to four years.
  • Tanzania's Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, stated that the new policy aims to improve the business environment, increase economic growth, and improve the welfare of citizens.

Sources:

  • "Dar es Salaam, July 29 -- ...." - Daily News