ZANZIBAR, Nov. 6 -- ALI Suleiman Amour advocates joint planning, stronger business links across the Union and a change in mindset to translate Tanzanias development ambitions into investment, jobs and higher incomes.

Tanzanias Development Vision 2050 presents an opportunity to transform the economy, with the private sector expected to play a leading role in its implementation.

However, achieving its ambitious targets will require stronger cooperation between government and businesses.

For Ali Suleiman Amour, the newly appointed Vice-President of the Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) representing Zanzibar, success will depend on involving businesses in development planning, addressing investment barriers and creating opportuniti...