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Some of the Roles and Functions of the authority are: The Roles a) promoting effective competition and economic efficiency; b) protecting the interests of consumers c) protecting the financial viability of efficient suppliers d) promoting the availability of regulated services to all consumers including low income, rural and disadvantaged consumers.

The DSE is a non-profit making body created to facilitate the Government implementation of the reforms and in the future to encourage wider share ownership of privatized and all the companies in Tanzania.

The primary objectives of the Foundation are to strengthen capabilities in policy analysis and development management and to enhance the understanding of policy options in the government, the public sector, civil society,

an autonomous multi-sectoral regulatory authority established by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority Act, Cap 414 of the laws of Tanzania.

As Representatives body of the people, the Zanzibar House of Representatives is where Zanzibar Government formed. In that all Ministers including the Chief Minister are drawn from the House Members.

 

The ministry was formed following the split of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in October 2017 to improve efficiency, with the livestock and fisheries roles being created into the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries.

Functions include: to deliver quality agricultural and cooperative services, provide conducive environment to stakeholders, build capacity of local Government Authorities and facilitate the private sector to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural production, productivity and cooperative development.

main mission is to formulate policies, strategies and programmes that will promote and enhance the capacity of communities to participate fully and effectively in bringing about their own development,

Implementation of East African Community Treaty and its protocols.

The Ministry of Education and Vocational Training was a government body responsible for providing education in Tanzania. The head offices were located in Dar es Salaam. Under President John Magufuli's first cabinet, the ministry was amalgamated with other functions to form the new Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training.

Our main function is to set and monitor implementation of policies, strategies and laws for sustainability of energy and mineral resources to enhance growth and development of the economy.

Manages the overall revenue, expenditure, and financing of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and provides the Government with advice on the broad financial AFFAIRS of Tanzania in support of the Government's economic and social objectives. Its duties include "preparing the Central Government budget; developing tax policy and legislation; managing Government borrowings on financial markets; determining expenditure allocations to different Government institutions; transferring central grants to local governments; developing regulatory policy for the country's financial sector in cooperation with the Bank of Tanzania and representing Tanzania within international financial institutions.

The history of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation,(Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki) dates back soon after independence in 1961. Up to December 1963, it was a department under Prime Minister’s Office. In 1964 it became a fully fledged Ministry under the name of Ministry of External Affairs.

For four decades since the sixties, the Ministry’s operations were guided by Presidential Circular No. 2 of 1964. The Circular specified Foreign Policy priorities that evolved around racial equality, collective self-reliance, world at peace, on the basis of the socio-economic realities of sixties and seventies.

For instance, the challenges of colonial domination and neo-colonialism, the super power rivalry, unfavorable economic situation of developing countries, and the fragility of statehood in Africa - all demanded such response. The policy served Tanzania well over the years.

The Ministry of Health is a government ministry of Tanzania. Its central offices are located in Dodoma. Its mission is to "facilitate the provision of basic health services that are good, quality, equitable, accessible, affordable, sustainable and gender sensitive".

 

It was merged with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elders and Children under John Magufuli's reforms.

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments was established under the Government notice No. 144, published on 22ND April, 2016. In 2019 the Investment department was shifted to Prime Minister’s Office and the ministry was declared as the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is mandated to formulate and monitor implementation of Policies on Industrial, Internal Trade, External trade, Marketing and Research. The Ministry is also responsible for intellectual Property; Trade Practices Tribunal; Fair Competition Affairs; Marketing Intelligence and Trade Promotion; Export Promotion; Business Registration; Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development; Trade Practices Bureau; Weight and Measures; Intra and Inter – Region Trade Market Research and Surveys; International Organization relating to Industries and Trade; Performance Improvement and Development of Human Resources under this Ministry; and Ministerial Departments, Parastatal Organizati

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments was established under the Government notice No. 144, published on 22ND April, 2016. 

In 2019 the Investment department was shifted to Prime Minister’s Office and the ministry was declared as the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is mandated to formulate and monitor implementation of Policies on Industrial, Internal Trade, External trade, Marketing and Research. 

The Ministry is also responsible for intellectual Property; Trade Practices Tribunal; Fair Competition Affairs; Marketing Intelligence and Trade Promotion; Export Promotion; Business Registration; Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development; Trade Practices Bureau; Weight and Measures; Intra and Inter – Region Trade Market Research and Surveys; International Organization  relating to Industries and Trade; Performance Improvement and Development of Human Resources under this Ministry..

Develop regulatory regime that facilitates free flow of information. ?Improve public access to cultural life and promote the national language as the major national identity. ?Improve access, quality, equity and management of sports and games, traditional games and sports Infrastructure at all levels

to create an enabling environment for better implementation of Labour standards, creation of equitable and decent employment opportunities and youth empowerment through provision, enforcement and monitoring of policies, legislations, guidelines and regulations to our customers and stakeholders.

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development has been mandated to administer land and human settlement in Tanzania. It therefore provides various land related services to individuals and institutions in the country.

improving land delivery services, multipurpose survey information systems and creating an enabling environment for human settlements development.

To build and support the technical and professional capacity of local government authorities and private sector in order to develop, manage, and regulate the livestock and fisheries resources sustainably.

We are therefore, charged with the task of ensuring sustainable conservation of natural and cultural resources and development of tourism industry by promoting and enhancing participation of different stakeholders. Our roles and functions are assigned to four sectoral divisions namely: Antiquities, Tourism, Wildlife, Forestry

government body, with primary responsibility for Transport Policy, Planning and Coordination functions as well as oversight of Infrastructure delivery and asset management.

This Ministry is entrusted with the responsibility of developing and managing water resources of the country. The objective of this Website is to create a platform where the Ministry of Water stakeholders and the public can communicate in order to get information on our day to day activities.

to ensure that water resources are developed and managed sustainable in collaboration with all stakeholders. It also facilitates participatory irrigation so as to enhance sustainable productivity, food security, poverty reduction and achieve national economic development.

in collaboration with over 20 Ministries and Government Institutions and supported by UNDP and UNICEF established the Tanzania Socio-Economic Database

To promote and provide strategic leadership for growth, development and expansion of the Construction Industry in Tanzania with emphasis on the development of the local capacity for Socio-economic development in the changing global environment.

to formulate examinations policy in accordance with the principles of education for self reliance and the education and training policy; to ensure responsibility for examinations within the United Republic of Tanzania

established by the Act of Parliament No. 28 of 1997 to replace the defunct National Provident Fund (NPF). NSSF is a compulsory scheme providing a wider range of benefits which are based on internationally accepted standards.

the objective of providing pensions and other related benefits to all employees in the Parastatal and private sectors of the economy.

The National Assembly of Tanzania (Swahili: Bunge la Tanzania) and the President of the United Republic make up the Parliament of Tanzania.Its a unicameral assembly of 393 members.

The Parliament – obtains its mandate and functions from Chapter 3 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Constitution contains Articles that grant for the establishment, composition and functions of the Parliament.

 

established as an agency for Strategic Thinking (Think Tank) on the National Economy, providing advice to the Government

to assist the Head of the Public Service (the Chief Secretary) in matters of personnel and administration pertaining to Public Service

leader of government business

to provide Competitive Social Security Services to our members in the most efficient and effective manner using dedicated staff and appropriate technology

RITA was officially launched on the 23rd June 2006 and replaces what was known as the Administrator Generals Department in the Attorney Generals Chambers, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.

Promote, stimulate, facilitate and improve modern energy access

The Bureau was established as part of the efforts by the government to strengthen the supporting institutional infrastructure for the industry and commercial sectors of the economy.

The Authority is responsible for safety and security oversight of the aviation industry in Tanzania. It ensures that Tanzania implements international safety and security standards established under the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention)

The war against HIV/AIDS is a multi-sectoral intervention because it is covering cultural, social, economic, political and technological processes. These require the involvement and participation of many public and private stakeholders in developing strategic framework and also in the implementation of the strategy.

It is the chief advisor to the Government on all matters pertaining to science and technology and their application to the socio-economic development of the country.

established by the TCRA Act no. 12 of 2003 is an independent Authority for the Postal, Broadcasting and Electronic communications industries in the United Republic of Tanzania

Our role is to work together with the Government, Public and other partners to solicit resources for Education Fund and effectively deploy the resources to facilitate Education Projects through providing loans and or grants to schools, colleges and universities.

The Immigration Services Department is established under Section 4(1) of the Immigration Act of 1995 Chapter 54 as amended by Act No.8 of 2015. 

It gives the Department the authority to control and facilitate immigration issues in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Department is one of the security organs under Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) was established in 1997 by the Tanzania Investment Act to be “the Primary Agency of the Government to coordinate, encourage, promote and facilitate investment in Tanzania and to advise the Government on investment policy and related matters.”

To provide meteorological services for international air navigation on behalf of the Tanzanian Government; to observe, collect, archive and disseminate meteorological and related information for the country

To provide a forum for public/private sector dialogue with a view to reaching consensus and/mutual understanding on strategic issues related to the efficient management of development resources

Conservation of eco-systems in all areas designated as national parks is the core business of the organisation.

To develop, maintain and manage the Trunk and Regional Roads in an efficient manner for a sustainable and safe network, consistent with the Poverty Reduction Strategy and other Government policies.

a gateway to information on development issues in Tanzania. It is an initiative to address problems faced by Government officials, policy makers, private sector, civil society, donor community, researchers and academicians accessing information on development issues in Tanzania

We are focused at raising our ports standards and infrastructure within our helms to a world class level and quality. We want to ensure that our services promote national and global trade

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is a semi-autonomous Government Agency of the United Republic of Tanzania. It was established by the Tanzania Revenue Act, CAP. 339 in 1995 and started its operations on the 1st of July 1996.

In carrying out its statutory functions, TRA is responsible for, among others, to administer and give effect to the laws or the specified provisions of the laws set out in the First Schedule to said Act, and for that purpose, TRA undertakes to assess, collect, and account for all revenue to which those laws apply, on behalf of the Government.

Regulating the tea industry in terms of control and improvement of the cultivation and processing of tea, licensing of tea blenders and packers,

to promote and protect effective competition in trade and commerce and to protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.

Overseeing the Science and Technology Policy and Programmes, Acquisition and Application of technology, Development of Local expertise in Science and Technology,

To carry out, and promote the carrying out of, medical research designed to alleviate disease among the people of Tanzania.