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Increase in Local Employment in Oil and Gas Sector

Latest Tanzania economy news · Increase in Local Employment in Oil and Gas Sector explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment

TLDR

  • Currently, over 85% of employees in foreign companies in the oil and gas sector are locals, up from less than 50% previously.
  • This increase in local employment is attributed to new policies and systems being implemented by the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC).
  • The NEEC is set to introduce a system that will further open opportunities for local citizens in the sector.
  • The shift towards local employment aims to enhance the skills and economic participation of Tanzanians in the oil and gas industry.

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