Explore Research and Development Investment Opportunities

- Conserving Energy
- Designing Processes to Increase the Efficiency of Energy Production and Distribution

- Controlling Pollution
     - Identifying Pollutants and the Sources of Pollution
     - Analysing the Causes of Pollution and their Dispersal in the Environment
     - Examining the Effects of Pollution on Man, Species (Microorganisms), and Biosphere

- Chemical Fertilizers
- Biocides
- Biological Pest Control
- Mechanising Agriculture
- Examining the Impact of Agricultural Forestry Activities on the Environment
- Promoting Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Foodstuff Production
- Reducing Pollution

- Producing, Storing, Transporting, Distributing, and Using All Forms of Energy
- Designing Processes to Increase the Efficiency of Energy Production and Distribution
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Other Power and Storage Technologies
- Oil and Gas Exploration
- Constructing 2-Fire Coal-Powered Plants

As a significant export earner and an important component of the national GDP, agriculture is a major source of employment in Tanzania. At present, yields are low, but given improved access to finance, infrastructure, modern farming inputs, and expertise, Tanzania’s smallholder farmers could produce enough to compete in regional international marketing.

As detailed in the Investment Blueprint, this provides a variety of “early-win” investment opportunities in which rapid progress could be made, including:

- Mbozi Seed Farm – a 3,000-Hectare Nucleus Seed Estate Plus Irrigated Outgrower Scheme for Maize, Soya, Sunflower, Sesame, and Pulses
- Ruvu Cattle Ranch – Redevelopment of a 40,000-Hectare Government-Owned Ranch, with the Introduction of Fattening and Slaughter Facilities for Local Breeders
     - Smallholder Commercialisation and Agro-Dealer Programme
     - Providing Extension Services, Inputs, and Weather Insurance
     - Providing Marketing Access to Large Numbers of Smallholder Farmers
- Sao Hill Agri-Centre – Irrigated Vegetable Production Linked to an Agriculture Processing Centre (including a Biomass Plant) with Storage and Processing Facilities

The Tanzanian government plans to have the mining industry contribute 10% of GDP by the year 2025. In addition to major companies such as African Barick Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, and Williamson Diamonds Ltd (WDL), this sector includes several medium-scale companies and a cluster of small-scale mining companies.

The key mineral deposits in Tanzania are:

- Coal
- Copper
- Diamonds
- Gold
- Nickel
- Silver
- Uranium
- Tanzanite Gemstone

Investment opportunities include:

- Establishment of Gold Refinery Activities
- Establishment of Value-Added Activities
- Gemstone Cutting and Polishing (Lapidary)
- Rock and Mineral Carvings
- Jewellery Manufacturing (using Gold and Gemstones)
- Mineral Processing Industry e.g. Smelters (Amount of Cu-Concentrates)
- New Areas in Mineral Exploration
- Industrial Materials Beneficiation for Local Consumption and Export

     - Lime Production
     - Soda Ash
     - Kao-lin
     - Gypsum
     - Coal
     - Iron Ore
     - Dimension Stones

The government has made a sustained effort to create essential transport infrastructure and services with the following goals:

- Improve Access to Jobs, Education, and Health Facilities
- Facilitate Domestic and International Trade
- Strengthen Regional Integration
- Attract Foreign Investment

Investment is required to upgrade the system, particularly the TRL network. In 2009, Tanzania Railways Limited carried a total of 237,000 tons of cargo and transported a total of 285,000 passengers. Upgrades will improve operations, allowing public transportation to meet demand and compete against road transportation.

With vast untapped natural resources, Tanzania offers a base for investment in factories, industries, and training, including:

- Forestry
- Beekeeping
- Wildlife
- Fisheries

For the fisheries industry, investment opportunities exist in the following areas:

- Fishing
- Fish Processing
- Adding Value in Fish and Other Fisheries Products
- Cold Chain
- Boat Building
- Constructing a Fish Harbour
- Constructing a Dry Docking Facility
- Ecotourism
- Manufacturing Fishing Gear and Accessories
- Prawn and Shrimp Farming
- Mud-Crab Farming
- Pearl Culture
- Finfish Culture
- Seaweed Farming
- Hatchery for Fingerlings Production
- Fishing and Culture of Ornamental Fish
- Fish Feeds Production
- Live Food Production

Further environmental investment opportunities include:

- Controlling Pollution
     - Identifying Pollutants and the Sources of Pollution
     - Analysing the Causes of Pollution and their Dispersal in the Environment
     - Examining the Effects of Pollution on Man, Species (Microorganisms), and Biosphere
     - Developing Monitoring Facilities for Measurements of All Kinds of Pollution
     - Eliminating and Preventing Pollution in All Types of Environment
- Developing Food Productivity and Technology
- Protecting the Atmosphere and Climate
- Protecting Ambient Air and Water
- Disposing of Solid Waste
- Protecting Soil and Groundwater
- Protecting Species and Habitats
- Protecting against Natural Hazards
- Developing Rural Areas
     - Constructing and Planning Buildings
     - Improving Rural Rest and Recreation Amenities
     - Improving Agricultural Water Supply

The Tanzanian tourism industry currently supports 27,000 jobs and generates 25% of the country’s foreign exchange. Home to the famous “Roof of Africa”, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania has many tourist attractions. More than 44% of the country’s land area is covered with game reserves and national parks.

In 2011, Tanzania received more than 800,000 tourists, and in 2012, the country ranked 7th out of 45 top destinations in The New York Times’ list of destinations to visit.

- Agricultural Commodities and Exports
     - Tobacco
     - Coffee
     - Cotton
     - Cashew Nuts
     - Tea
     - Cloves
     - Gold
     - Manufactured Goods
- Tourism
     - Hotel Infrastructures
     - Building Hotels (Preferably a Minimum of 4* Hotels)