Call for Improved Transport Infrastructure to Strengthen Regional Integration

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• Implementation of Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050, he says, presents additional opportunities to strengthen cooperation with neighbouring countries in areas such as energy, transport, agriculture, education, science.
• He argues that integrated transport corridors linking ports, production centres and regional markets could improve supply chains, lower logistics costs and strengthen competitiveness across agriculture, mining, tourism.
• Efficient logistics networks will support trade, agriculture, mining, tourism and industrial development while strengthening regional integration.” In the High Commissioner’s view, these sectors should not be seen in.
• Improved transport infrastructure and digital connectivity, he adds, would further enhance competitiveness by lowering business costs and improving the efficiency of regional supply chains.
• As Tanzania advances its economic diplomacy agenda, he sees closer engagement with Mozambique’s business community as an important component of broader efforts to strengthen regional integration and expand opportunities.