INTRODUCTION
Tanzaniais the largest of the East African countries and one of the poorest countriesin the world, but also one of Africa's premier tourist destinations. Withattractions like Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Lakes, Ngorongoro, SerengetiNational Park, and the islands of Pemba and Zanzibar, to name only some.Tanzania's population of 47.4 million (2014) is highly diverse, composed ofnumerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. Tanzania is a presidentialconstitutional republic, and since 1996, its official capital has been Dodoma,where the President's Office, the National Assembly, and some governmentministries are located. The economy is relatively diversified and a number ofopportunities remain untapped in many sectors thus offer a wide range ofopportunities to potential investors.
Agricultural Development:Agriculture sector is the leading sector of the economy ofTanzania and accounts for over half of the GDP and export earnings. The primaryobjective of Agricultural sector Development strategy (ASDS) is to create anenabling and conductive environment for improving profitability of the sectoras the basis for improved farm incomes and rural poverty reduction in mediumand long term.
Manufacturing Sector:Light Manufacturing in Tanzania argues that for Tanzania toremain one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, it has tomake progress in the structural transformation that can lift workers fromlow-productivity agriculture and the informal sector to higher productivityactivities. Manufacturing, which has been the main vehicle throughout the worldto achieve this transformation, has remained stunted in Tanzania.
Mining & Minerals: Miningis one of Tanzania's fastest growing sectors. It makes up at least half of thecountry’s foreign exchange earnings each year. These measures have all assistedin attracting exploration capital to the country. Tanzania’s mining industryhas experienced a boom in mineral exploration and mining activities.
Tourism and Travel:Tanzania is a country with many tourist attractions.Approximately 38 percent of Tanzania's land area is set aside in protectedareas for conservation. Tourism in areas such as construction of hotelaccommodations; entertainment facilities; camping; lodges and guesthouses ofinternational standard; participation in development of beach tourism,historical sites; amusement parks; deep sea fishing and sea and lake cruising,theme parks and gambling resorts.
Transport Infrastructure:The Tanzania transport sectorplays a crucial role in the growth of the Tanzanian economy; it facilitatesdomestic and international trade, contributes to national integration, andprovides access to jobs, health, education and other essential facilities.Improving transport infrastructure, consisting of roads, railways, airports andwaterways, is a high government priority.