NEW YORK, USA, July 15 -- Minister of State in the Presidents Office - Planning and Investment, Prof Kitila Mkumbo Tanzania has said that the implementation of the National Development Vision 2050 (NDV) will accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fully integrating them into the countrys short-, medium- and long-term development plans.

Prof Kitila remarked this on Monday while addressing the General Debate of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, currently underway in New York, United States.

Presenting Tanzanias national statement, Prof Mkumbo said that despite global challenges, including climate change, economic shocks and regional conflicts, the country has...