DAR ES SALAAM, July 8 -- THE recent meeting between Tanzanias Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Africa Regional Director, Humphrey Nwugo, signifies more than just a routine diplomatic visit.

It indicates a strategic alignment between Tanzanias longterm development goals and the interests of one of Africas foremost development finance institutions.

As Tanzania works towards realising Vision 2050 and aims to become a one trillion-dollar economy by 2050, the government acknowledges that achieving this goal requires more than sound macroeconomic policies.

Success depends on mobilising substantial long-term capital, enhancing industrial capacity, expanding exports and investi...