The article discusses how Tanzania's budget reforms could address gender imbalance by integrating gender considerations into public spending.Experts warn that current budget allocations fail to address inequalities, with women in agriculture and other sectors facing disadvantages due to funding delays and unequal resource access.

A dialogue organized by Policy Forum and UNDP highlighted the gap between planned and actual agricultural funding, noting that the sector receives only 3% of the national budget despite contributing 24.6% to GDP.Women in dairy face regulatory hurdles, with high permit costs making Tanzanian milk uncompetitive.

The article emphasizes the need for gender-responsive fiscal policies, civil society involvement, and realistic budgeting to ensure resources benefit all citizens.

Calls for improved land security, credit access, and inclusive decision-making processes underscore the challenges in achieving equitable development.