Zanzibar's Commitment to Work with World Bank on Education, Health, Energy, and Infrastructure
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- Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi announced a commitment to work with the World Bank on key sectors including education, health, energy, and infrastructure.
- The announcement was made on August 19, 2026, during a meeting with World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr. Ndiame Diop, at State House in Zanzibar.
- Dr. Diop was accompanied by Firas Raad, the World Bank Division Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- President Mwinyi emphasized the need for faster implementation of development projects to ensure timely benefits for citizens.
- He highlighted increased government investment in school and college infrastructure, human resources, and technology to meet the demands of a growing population.