Tanzania, WB Team Up in Sh220 Billion Tourism Project

Dodoma — The government has teamed up with the World Bank to implement the Tanzania Resilient Natural Resources Management for Growth project aimed at improving tourism attractions.
The deputy minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Ramo Makani, told Parliament yesterday that the project, worth $100 million (Sh220 billion), would be implemented starting next year.
He said the project would benefit many people, especially those living near tourist attractions.
The project targets to improve tourism infrastructure, including roads, airports and accommodation.
"The project will also enable us build a tourism circuit in the southern part of the country so as to enable tourists to visit more than one site," said Mr Makani.
Mr Makani noted that apart from the named project, the government has also been implementing a number of projects aimed at improving tourism in the southern regions.
He noted for instance that upgrading of the Tunduma-Sumbawanga-Mpanda road to tarmac level was one of the efforts geared towards opening up the area for social economic activities including tourism.
He said improvement of this would simplify access to Katavi and Mahale national parks in Katavi and Kigoma regions, respectively.


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