Tanzania fact sheet
An overview of Tanzania's development context shaping SNV and partners’ collaboration with national and local governments toward fostering inclusive, climate-resilient, and well-governed systems.
Abstract
Tanzania boasts diverse cultures and landscapes. Since the mid-1990s, the country has experienced steady economic growth. Agriculture remains a key driver of the country’s economy, accounting for approximately 28% of its GDP and providing livelihoods to over 75.5% of the population. With its current growth rate, Tanzania’s population is expected to reach 140 million by 2050.
A high urbanisation growth rate accompanies the rapid increase in population, and while these factors create opportunities, they also put a strain on the environment. Expanding farmland, for instance, has consumed forests and is a key reason Tanzania ranks third in Africa for deforestation, losing 469,000 hectares annually. This phenomenon contributes to land degradation that affects over half the country.
Since 1973, SNV has been working in Tanzania, leveraging technical expertise and strategic partnerships across the energy, water, and agri-food sectors. The organisation collaborates with the Government of Tanzania, donors, and partners to build climate-smart solutions that accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SNV aims to contribute to the country’s development agenda by advancing sustained investment and meaningful systems change that are crucial in making a lasting impact.
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