DAR ES SALAAM, March 8 -- IF Tanzania is to achieve its ambitions for prosperity, resilience and inclusive growth, one fact is impossible to ignore: the countrys future will depend on the full participation and empowerment of its women and girls.

Across Tanzania, women and girls are already driving progress. They are farmers sustaining food systems, entrepreneurs expanding markets, teachers shaping the next generation and community leaders strengthening social cohesion. Their contributions are visible in households, businesses, public institutions and communities across the country.

But despite these contributions, too many women and girls still face barriers that limit their opportunities and potential. Removing those barriers is not s...