DODOMA, Nov. 10 -- THE Tanzanian government has directed the 14th Governing Council of the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) to ensure the institution becomes a centre of knowledge, research and expertise capable of driving economic growth and supporting the implementation of Vision 2050.

The directive was issued in Dodoma by Deputy Minister for Finance, Laurent Luswetula, on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, during the official inauguration of the Council.

Mr Luswetula said the Institute plays a critical role in producing professionals equipped with the skills to plan and manage development, adding that its training programmes, research and innovation should respond to the needs of the curre...