Tanzania has launched its Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan (FYDP IV) for 2026/27–2030/31, the first medium-term plan under the National Development Vision 2050.

The plan aims to transform Tanzania into an upper-middle-income economy with a GDP of $1 trillion by 2050, driven by sustained economic growth, infrastructure investment, and inclusive development.Dr Tausi Kida, Permanent Secretary in the President's Office – Planning, highlighted that the economy is projected to grow at 5.9% in 2026, rising to 6.3% by year-end, supported by growth in productive and service sectors.Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries contributed 24.3% to GDP in 2025, with fisheries growing from 1.9% to 2.2% over five years.The government is shifting focus from raw material exports to higher-value manufacturing through technology adoption and stronger market linkages.Tanzania will present its Third Voluntary National Review on SDGs progress, emphasizing clean energy, healthcare, and digital tech advancements.

The UN forum emphasized collaboration between government, private sector, and international partners to achieve Vision 2050, which targets poverty eradication, per capita income exceeding $7,000, and climate-resilient infrastructure projects like the Tanga UWASA Green Revenue Bond.Key initiatives include the PesaTech Accelerator for youth innovation and the LoCAL facility for climate investment mobilization.