DODOMA, Sept. 19 -- National development is not limited to having good policies, ambitious plans or a vision with ambitious goals. Behind every intended development step, there is one important foundation that enables the Government to take action legally, systematically and accountably.

A vision can outline the Tanzania that is intended to be built, a policy can provide direction on how to achieve those goals, and plans can set out the steps that need to be taken. However, without a robust legal framework that keeps pace with the times, those goals may remain on paper instead of being transformed into tangible results in the lives of citizens.

This is where the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman (OCPD) plays an important role ...