Abu Dhabi:The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has undertaken a technical mission to the United Republic of Tanzania to assess the progress of ADFD-financed transport infrastructure projects and explore further opportunities for sustainable development cooperation.
According to Emirates News Agency, the mission involved collaboration between ADFD, Tanzania's Ministry of Finance, the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), regional authorities, and other stakeholders. The discussions centered on the implementation progress of infrastructure initiatives and their role in enhancing economic activity and strengthening connections between communities and regional markets.
During the mission, ADFD reviewed the ongoing progress of the Uvinza-Ilunde-Malagarasi Road Project, an initiative receiving AED55 million in funding from ADFD. This project involves the reconstruction and upgrading of approximately 51 kilometers of road, aimed at improving transport connectivity within the Kigoma Region, thereby facilitating the movement of people and goods and improving access to economic opportunities.
Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, emphasized the importance of strategic infrastructure in connecting communities to markets, essential services, and new economic prospects. He highlighted that ADFD's strategic partnership with Tanzania is intended to support projects that align with the country's development priorities and bolster trade.
The mission further underscored ADFD's involvement in Tanzania's transport infrastructure development. In 2009, ADFD allocated AED150 million for the Kidahwe-Uvinza Road, which was completed in 2015, enhancing connectivity between communities and cities and fostering trade with neighboring countries.
ADFD’s partnership with Tanzania began in 1977, demonstrating a long-term commitment to supporting the nation's development goals through financing, technical expertise, and project implementation support.
