Tanzania

The World Bank In Tanzania

The World Bank supports Tanzania’s growth through policy analysis, grants, and credits, with a focus on infrastructure and the private sector.

SDGS AND HER | DECEMBER 12, 2018

Empowering Women and Girls

Through her micro-enterprise, Lucy Odiwa promotes menstrual health hygiene by providing information, products and services.

URBAN RESILIENCE | OCTOBER 15, 2018

Strengthening the Msimbazi Basin

Citizens, the government, the private sector and others worked together to come up with implementable solutions to flooding.

ECONOMIC UPDATE | NOV 2017

Looking After Its Water

In 25 years, Tanzania’s population and economy has doubled and its renewable freshwater supply has halved.

Tanzania At-A-Glance

Tanzania has sustained relatively high economic growth over the last decade, averaging 6–7% a year. While the poverty rate in the country has declined, the absolute number of poor has not because of the high population growth rate. The country's overall population is about 55 million (2016).

Data

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Project

Education and Skills for Productive Jobs

Through this project, about 30,000 young people have the opportunity to strengthen their skills and improve their marketability.

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Research

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Experts

Deborah (Bella) Bird

Bella Bird

Country Director

Yutaka Yoshino

Program Leader and Lead Economist for the Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions (EFI)

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News & Events

In Depth

Nov 07, 2017

Looking After Its Water

In 25 years, Tanzania’s population and economy has doubled and its renewable freshwater supply has halved.

Apr 19, 2018

Africa's Pulse, No. 17, April 2018

A new analysis of African economies shows the region’s growth is projected to reach 3.1% in 2018, and average 3.6% in 2019–20.

Oct 30, 2017

Monitoring Progress in Policy

IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.

Oct 30, 2017

International Development Association (IDA) in Africa

IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.

Oct 30, 2017

World Bank Africa Multimedia

Watch, listen and click through the latest videos, podcasts and slideshows highlighting the World Bank’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Doing Business in Tanzania

The Doing Business report provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. See where your country ranks.

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Additional Resources

Country Office Contacts

Main Office Contact

50 Mirambo Street
P. O. Box 2054
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

+255-22-216-3200

For general information and inquiries

Loy Nabeta
Communications Officer

+255-22-216-3246

lnabeta@worldbank.org

For project-related issues and complaints

tanzaniaalert@worldbank.org