DAR ES SALAAM, July 17 -- PRIVATE sector has been urged to spearhead the countrys drive toward a 1 trillion US dollar economy by 2050, with business leaders calling for greater investment, innovation and stronger public-private collaboration to achieve the goal.

The call came during a strategic dialogue organised by the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt), where the business lobby unveiled its new five-year strategy following the completion of its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

Speaking at the event, CEOrt Executive Director, Mr Santina Benson said Tanzanias Vision 2050 places significant responsibility on the private sector, which is expected to contribute about 70 per cent of the countrys long-term economic transformation.

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