ARUSHA, Oct. 6 -- TANZANIA has brought the world to Arusha. Now it must prove that it knows what to do with the attention.

The opening of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly is a major diplomatic achievement and an important moment for Tanzania.

With more than 2,000 delegates from parliaments and international institutions gathered in Arusha, the country has secured something that money alone cannot easily buy: Global visibility. For five days, Tanzania will be at the centre of global parliamentary diplomacy.

This is an opportunity to strengthen international relations, promote national interests, attract investment, expand tourism and build partnerships in education, technology, health, agriculture, trade and climate ac...