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 I warmly welcome you to the
official website of the Tanzania Embassy in the Russian
Federation.
Diplomatic relations between USSR/Russia and Tanzania were
established on December 11, 1961 and have remained very stable
and friendly to date. Over the years we have seen a
significant progress in bilateral relationship between our two
countries in all politics, economics, social, scientific,
technological and cultural areas. Over 3000 Tanzanians
received higher education in the USSR/Russia. Trade volume
between our countries has gradually increased, though still a
lot has to be done. More Russian tourists are choosing
Tanzania for leisure and consequently there concerted efforts
to bolster Russian investment interests in Tanzania.
In view of further improving both bilateral and
multilateral relations between our countries it is my sincere
hope that this website will provide invaluable information to
all stakeholders with keen interest to make various
investments, trade and establish tourism projects etc.
I take this opportunity to invite Russian and CIS investors
to make use and benefit from excellent investment
opportunities and incentives available in Tanzania and explore
opportunities in manifold economic and social sectors of
Agriculture, Mining, Oil and Gas, Tourism, Economic
Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Fisheries, Banking &
Insurance and Education & Health.
Ever since independence in 1961, Tanzania has continued to
be a cradle for peace, stability, tranquility and national
unity. Multiparty elections are democratically held every five
years. The current president of the Fourth Phase Government,
His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, was elected during the
2005 Presidential and Parliamentary general elections for a
five year term. The law allows a president to serve a maximum
of five years two terms.
Tanzania is free of ideological confrontations, ethnic
problems and labour disputes. It is a linchpin of economic and
political stability in Sub Saharan Africa.
GDP has been growing by more than 6% per year for the last
decade. Inflation has declined from over 30% two decades ago
to below 5% (2007). Monetary policy is managed by an
independent Central Bank, and international exchange rate
variations against the local currency, Tanzania shillings,
have been stable and predictable.
Under the Tanzania Investment Act of 1997, qualified
investors are entitled to exemption from VAT and import duties
on imported inputs and 100% repatriation of profits and
capital investments after taxes and other obligations are met.
With significant funding now earmarked for infrastructure
development in Tanzania by the Millennium Challenge
Corporation and other stakeholders, potentials also exists to
leverage these funding sources to offset costs associated with
new production facilities (e.g. road linkages, irrigation,
etc.)
Largely, the current government evokes policies of the
preceding administrations by putting much emphasis on
encouraging international investment, private management of
infrastructure and streamlining of the "costs of doing
business". The World Bank recently identified Tanzania as one
of the top 10 countries worldwide for vibrant and steadfast
improvements of the business environment
In 2005/06 positive reforms took place to streamline the
process of starting a business, registering property,
protecting investors and trading across borders. Since 2002,
Tanzania has ranked above the median and improved its
positioning in Regulatory Quality, in the World Bank's "Ease
of Doing Business" survey.
Through Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and Special Economic
Zones(SEZ) framework, our country offers excellent incentives
to export oriented investors, which include exemption from
corporate tax for ten (10) years and exemption from
withholding tax on rent, dividends and interests for 10 years
etc. Tanzania eligible to Africa Growth Opportunities Act
(AGOA) . As such it has preferential access to the US market.
Under the Everything But Arms (EBA) agreement, Tanzania
currently has tariff free access to the EU. Through the EAC
Customs Union Protocol, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are
harmonizing their external tariffs, and trade is expected to
be tariff-free by 2010.With the launch of the South Africa
Development Community (SADC) Free-Trade Area in 2008, Tanzania
will also have preferential access to South Africa and other
growing markets in the region.
Tanzania offers excellent unforgettable tourism experience
to Russian and CIS tourists. Tanzania can truly claim to be
the home of safari as the word is Swahili for a journey. And
there is no better place to enjoy an enriching cultural and
wildlife experience than in Tanzania.The magical name tips of
the tongue are Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater,
Olduvai Gorge, Selous Game Reserve, and exotic Zanzibar
archipelago to name but a few. Tanzania is the only country in
the world which deliberately protects more than 25% of its
land for wildlife conservation; hence, game viewing experience
in Tanzania is widely regarded as the best in Africa. Tanzania
also boasts beautiful beaches - hundreds of miles of palm -
fringed sands overlooking the Indian Ocean. Its cities are
relaxed and friendly. Its huge lakes, Victoria, Tanganyika and
Nyasa are bountiful with fish. Its mountains are massive and
mysterious and include Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Lengai, the
Ulugurus and Usambaras in addition, of course, to Mount
Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa and the tallest free standing
mountain in the world.
Jaka M. Mwambi
Ambassador
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