DODOMA, May 4 -- The European Union has assured the Tanzanian government of its continued commitment to implementing the €92.7 million (about 265bn/-) four-year Green and Smart Cities (SASA) programme (2022–2026), despite challenges recently raised by implementing partners.

The assurance was given in Dodoma during the 6th Steering Committee Meeting of the SASA Programme, where Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC), Marc Stalmans, said the bloc will continue funding the project being implemented in parts of mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

The SASA programme promotes sustainable and inclusive urban development in Mwanza, Ilemela, Tanga and Pemba Island.

“SASA is one of...