Tanzania has expressed strong support for blended finance models as a way of addressing Africa’s growing infrastructure needs, particularly in the aviation and health sectors.

The position was presented during a high-level African Development Bank conference held in Brazzaville, which focused on innovative financing solutions aimed at reducing investment risks in critical development areas.Speaking at the event, Dr.

Natu El-maamry Mwamba, Permanent Secretary in Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance and Chief Paymaster, emphasized that no single funding source can effectively close the continent’s large infrastructure gap.

Instead, Tanzania advocates for combining public resources, private investment, guarantees, and support from development partners to create more sustainable financing structures.Dr.Mwamba also highlighted the importance of managing public debt levels while still pursuing national and regional development goals.In the aviation sector, Tanzania views air transport as a key driver of trade, tourism, and regional integration.

The country is therefore seeking investment to modernize airports, improve aviation security systems, and strengthen transport networks that connect East and Southern Africa.This aligns with Tanzania’s broader ambition to position itself as a regional transport hub.

In the health sector, the country stressed the need for resilient systems capable of withstanding future crises, including climate-related shocks and pandemics.

The government believes that sustainable health infrastructure requires financing for medical equipment, essential medicines, and modern facilities supported by both public and private capital.

Tanzania also called on the African Development Bank to increase support for project preparation, guarantees, and more favorable lending terms to attract private investors.

Overall, the initiative reflects a growing continental shift toward blended finance as a practical solution for closing Africa’s infrastructure gap and promoting long-term economic resilience.