President Kikwete shared his unique experiences leading Tanzania’s development and reduction in extreme poverty and outlined Tanzania’s vision for development over the next decade.

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With the right policy mix, and appropriate interventions from government, enhanced private sector, and the support from our development partners, for which the United States and the UK have been quite exceptional in this regard, it is possible to transform the economy. We can win the battle over eradicating poverty, income poverty, and hunger, if we invest in growth enhancing, job creating, and poverty reducing interventions.

The Tanzania Development Vision 2025...focuses on transforming Tanzania, from a least developed country to a middle income country by the year 2025. Tanzania will be then a country characterized by high quality livelihood, peace, stability and unity, as well as good governance. A country with a well-educated and learning society, and a competitive semi-industrialized economy, capable of producing growth and shared benefits.

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Biography

H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania

His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete is the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Fourth President of Tanzania, he was elected in 2005 and won a second term in 2010. During his tenure, President Kikwete has demonstrated tremendous leadership on sustainable development and governance, and has become one of the Continent’s most visible advocates. Prior to his election, His Excellency was the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for ten years. During his presidency he has also served as Chairperson of the African Union (2008-2009) and Chairman of the the Southern African Development Community Troika on Peace, Defence and Security (2012-2013). He is a graduate of the University of Dar es Salaam.