The private sector, the community non-governmental organizations and other non-state actors have a useful role to play in the development, management and sustainable utilization of the fisheries resources.  They have diverse experience, expertise and capacity in sector.  Their support of efforts is required to achieve the sector objectives.  The active involvement in the sector would enhance investment; improve business and general management in the fishing industry.  

Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI).
Research activities are carried out both fresh and marine waters. 

The institute conducts research in fishery resources and dissemination of research findings for fishery development and sustainable management of the resource. 

The institute also trains and conducts research on fish technology and on fish stock assessment. 

Contact Address:

Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism,

Fisheries Division,

P.O. Box  2462

Dar es Salaam

TANZANIA.

Tel:  255-22-2650043/44

Kunduchi Fisheries Training Institute:
Conducts diploma courses on fisheries.  These courses include:  marine engineering, fishing, fishery biology food technology and nautical science.

Contact Address:

Kunduchi Fisheries Training Institute

P.O. Box  60091

Dar es Salaam

TANZANIA.

Tel:  255-22-2650011

Mbegani Fisheries Development Centre:
Conducts diploma courses on fisheries.  The courses include:  boat building, fish processing marketing and quality control, marine mechanics, marine engineering and tailor made courses.

Forestry:

The Importance of the Sector:
Tanzania has about 33.5 million hectares of forests and woodlands.  Out of  this total area, almost two thirds consists of woodlands on public lands which lack proper management.  About 13 million hectares of this total forest area have been gazetted as forest reserves.  Over 80,000 hectares of the gazetted area is under plantation forestry and about 1.6 million hectares are under water catchment management.  The forests offer habitat for wildlife, beekeeping unique natural ecosystems and genetic resources. Also bioenergy is the main sources of fuel for rural population and accounts for 92% of the total energy consumption in the country.  However, it is estimated that the sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product is between 2.3% and 10% of the country’s registered exports.  This contribution is underestimated because of unrecorded consumption of woodfuels, bee products, catchment and environmental values and other forest products.

The value of the Tanzanian forests is high due to the high potential for royalty collection which increase revenues to the country, exports and tourism earnings as well as the recycling and fixing of carbon dioxide and conservation of globally important biodiversity.  The sector also provides 730,000 person – years of employment who are engaged in various forest related activities.  The real contribution is under estimated due to unrecorded labour in the collection of woodfuels and other forest related products consumed by households.  The wood industry accounts for about half of the sector is recorded contribution to GDP.  The other half is contributed by non-wood products and services.

Despite all the importance and roles played by the forest resources to the economy, there are a number of problems faced which hamper the development of the sector and thus the under estimation of contribution to the economy.  The various problems include among others deforestation, inadequate forestry extension services, inefficiency wood based industries and poor infrastructural facilities.  Others are outdated legislation, fragmented administration at all levels between the centre and the local levels, lack of participation of various stakeholders in the management of the resources and poor resource databases, outdated and non existence of management plans for efficient resource use. 

THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SECTOR

According to the existing national accounting system in Tanzania, the performance of the sector is measured in the monetized goods and services from it.  This is to say only the production and sale of forest products within and outside the country are considered in this matter.  A total of 26,269.78 cubic metres were harvested in 1999....

Other services derived from the sector include pasture for livestock, raw materials for industries protection of watersheds, source of water for irrigation, generation of electricity, environmental protection, control of soil erosion and nutrients.  All these continue to be offered by the forest resources.

The performance of the sector is characterized with low capacity utilization despite the country’s great forest potential.  There are also huge potential for non wood products such as tourism, game, bee products but are still unknown and undeveloped.  The utilization and management of these resources require a multi-purpose forest management, local processing and improved marketing.

A total of 26,269.78 cubic metres were harvested from the natural forests and 127,202.11 cubic metres from the plantations in 1999.  There was a remarkable decrease in harvesting compared to 1998 in which 60,850 cubic metres from the natural forests and 450,400 cubic metres from plantations were harvested.   The demand for wood products is higher than supply for both domestic and export markets.  Export trade is in fine hardwood timbers which are popular for domestic market and are only exported for foreign exchange earnings rather than as a surplus.

Afforestation:
For the past few years the performance of the forestry sector was fairly good in terms of number of trees which were planted and harvested of forest products.   Afforestation  activities  are being carried out throughout the country  to conserve the environment, this exercise is done on participatory approach in which the private sector, the communities, non governmental organizations and the public at large are involved.  For example, during the year 1999 period, a national campaign on tree planting was initiated and about 100.0 million trees were planted.  Harvesting of forest products is carried out in both the natural forests  and the plantations.  The main actors being the private companies, pit sawyers and the small scale companies.

The trend of exports and sale of forest products for the past five years from 1995/1996 – 1999/2000 is depicted in the table – economic survey on “Tanzania online”.

Forest Policy & Regulatory Framework
The 1998 National Forest Policy, goal is to enhance the contribution of the forest sector to the sustainable development of Tanzania and the conservation and management of her natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

The main policy objectives are:
·        Ensured sustainable supply of forest products and services by maintaining sufficient forest area under effective management;
·        Increased employment and foreign exchange earnings through sustainable forest - based industrial development and trade;
·        Ensured ecosystem stability through conservation of forest biodiversity, water catchments and soil fertility.
·        Enhanced national capacity to manage and develop the forest sector in collaboration with other stakeholders.

The forest policy areas of focus are:
·        Forest land management
·        Forest based industries and products
·        Ecosystem conservation and management and
·        Institutions and human resources

The important instruments for forestry policy implementation is the establishment of a legal framework, that is the forestry act and formulation of a comprehensive national forest programme.  This programme will provide a framework addressing forestry issues within the context of sustainable development.  The draft of forest legislation has been prepared and will be submitted to the higher authorities for approval.  This will be periodically updated and harmonized with other legislation of other related sectors.

NB:    Full text of the policy on “Tanzania online”.

ROLE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR
The new forest policy has  provided better environment for the wide participation of all stakeholders in forestry activities.  The major stakeholders are the division of forest, the local government private sector, NGOs and donor community.  An enabling environment and regulatory framework for the private sector involvement in forestry will be created through secured raw material procurement, training research and transfer of technology.  Incentives and credit facilities for investments will be promoted and joint ventures will be encouraged.  The role of the public sector will focus on policy development, regulation, monitoring and facilitation. Decentralization of forest resource management responsibilities will be promoted.  Specialist technical backup services as well as information dissemination and sharing will be strengthened.  The local community will be encouraged to participate in forestry activities.  Clear forest land and tenure rights will be defined and instituted for local communities of all sexes.  The potential areas for investment are:-

·        Private sector  participation harvesting, processing and marketing of forestry products and provision of credit facilities.
·        Research, Training and transfer of technology.
·        Extension services and facilitation of individuals and communities to develop and manage forests.

REFORMS IN THE FOREST SECTOR
The roles and responsibilities of main stakeholders in implementing the forest implementation have been defined in accordance with the macroeconomic, social and political changes of Tanzania the increasing demand of forests for environmental conservation, forest goods for agricultural expansion, livestock and other land users.  Additionally, the compliance to international agreements such as international convention to combat desertification, change and other initiatives required to make reforms in the sector.  To achieve this, effective mechanism for people’s participation in community forest programme and improving the countries capacity of all major groups with an interest and a role to play in the conservation and management of forests and in meeting the demands for forest goods and services will be promoted and enhanced.

DONOR COMMUNITY

The forest sector has been receiving financial support from the donor community for a long time.  However there has been poor coordination within the sector particularly between the national priorities and the donor interests.  The actions to address this problem are being worked out to resolve it.  According to the new revised forest policy, consultations with development partners in the overall sectoral coordination of various activities will be strengthened.  Integration of donor supported projects into the government machinery and planning cycles will be promoted.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

THE TANZANIA ASSOCIATION OF FORESTERS

It was inaugurated in 1979.  The members comprises of forest related professionals. 

The major objectives include:-

a)                 To foster public interest in forestry.

b)                 To form a forum for all engaged in forestry.

c)                  To advance and promote the forestry profession and all aspects of forestry.

d)                 To disseminate information relating to forestry to the nation and other forestry related institutions.

e)                 To co-operate and liaise with other organizations in matters of mutual interest.

The field activities of the association are to support environment conservation through community based natural resources management and to participate in other conservation activities in collaboration with individuals, government, local community, institution and other NGOs.

CONTACT ADDRESSES

The TAF Executive Officer
Tanzania Association of foresters
P.O. Box  1925
MOSHI

President:  I.Y. Mnangwone
                   P.O. Box  426
                   Dar es Salaam

Tel:             2861657/2172122  Res.
                   Email-misitu@twiga.com;sapu@afsat.com

DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS

Agencies/Institutions: (Government and Non government)

Under
The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI)

Undertakes research to discover and disseminate scientific knowledge to stakeholders which would contribute to effective and sustainable management and development of the forest resources in the country.

Contact:
P.O. Box  1854.
Morogoro
TANZANIA

Tel.  255-023-2263725
Fax:
E-mail:

UNDP – GEF East African Cross border Biodiversity  Project
47 Old Moshi, Road

Contact:
P.O. Box  1041,
 Arusha
TANZANIA
Phone:        +255 27   508398
Fax:             +255  27 508791
Mobile:        0741      511250
E-mail:        biodiversity@cybsnet.co.tz

National Tree Seed Programme (NTSP):
This programme is operating as a unit under the Forestry Division and is responsible for collecting tree seeds of good quality in order to cater for the country's seed requirements and for export.

Contact:
P.0. Box 373
Morogoro
TANZANIA.

Tel:  255-023-2563192
Fax: 255-023-2563275

Forestry Training Institute Olmotonyi:
The institute conducts diploma and certificate course in forestry and beekeeping.  Apart from this, there are two forestry workers training centers in Iringa and Rongai, Moshi.

Contact:
P.0. Box 943
Arusha
TANZANIA.

Tel:  255-027-50441  

Sokoine University of Agriculture:
This faculty conducts degrees courses in forestry.  

Contact:
Faculty of Forestry
Morogoro
TANZANIA.

Phone:  255-023-263511
E-mail:   Forestry@hhettan.gn.apc.org, Forestry@costach.gn.apc.org
Website:

Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania (WCST)  

Contact:
P.O. Box  70919
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

Phone:   +255-22-2124572, +255-22-2124572  

Mandate:    An NGO’s dealing with management of coastal forests.

Beekeeping  
Importance of the Sector to the Economy
Beekeeping plays a major role in socio – economic development and environmental conservation.  It is a source of food (honey pollen and brood); raw materials for various industries, medicine and income for beekeepers.  The sector’s contribution to the GDP is 1%.  It is a source of employment, provides income to the people, a source of recreation, ecotourism and foreign exchange earner.  

International markets for honey and beeswax are highly competitive in terms of quality.  In 1991 Tanzania honey won by 100% the Quality Test for organic Honey in UK.  In recent years the demand for the products both in the local and international markets has increased.  However there are several problems which hamper the development of the beekeeping sector.  The performance of the sector for the past fice years from 1994/95 – 1998/1999 has been increasing, for example export of beeswax has increased from 226 in 1995 to 449 tones for the years 1998.  

The sector is experiencing a lot of problems which are lack of law, lack of formal cross – sectoral coordination, ineffective beekeeping extension services, insufficient statistical information, and inappropriate beekeeping technology.  

Sectoral Potential & Products
The estimated potential of bee products is about 138,000 tons of honey and 9,200 tons of beeswax per annum from an estimated potential of 9.2 million honey bee colonies.  Reports show that only 4860 tons and 324 tons of honey and beeswax are produced annually, about 3.5 percent of the production potentials of bee products are tapped.  
Traditional beekeepers are the main producers of these products.

PRODUCTS AND POTENTIALS
·          Production of  beeswax and honey.
·        Development of sub-sectors beekeeping – agro forestry systems to maximize the production of goods and services from the three sectors.
·        Establishment management, and ownership of bee reserves by all stakeholders.
·        Establishment and management of private apiaries.
·        Extension and facilitation for the production of beekeeping equipment and marketing
·        Establishment and development of honey based industries  and production of beekeeping equipment

Beekeeping Policy & Regulatory Framework
The overall goal of the national beekeping policy is to enhance the contribution of the beekeping sector to the sustainable development of Tanzania and the conservation and management of her natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.  

Policy Objectives:
·        Sustainable maintenance of honey bees and adequate bee reserves under effective management.
·        Improved quality and quantity of bees products on sustainable basis.
·        Increased employment opportunities and foreign exchange earnings.
·        Ensured ecosystem stability and biodiversity conservation and
·        Enhanced national capacity to manage and develop the beekeeping sector.

The draft of beekeping legislation has been finalized and the review of other relevant policies and legislation is going on.   

BEEKEEPING:  ROLE OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR

The public and the private sectors will work in partnership in the management and development of the beekeeping sector.  Each sector will be given different roles and responsibilities as stipulated in the beekeeping policy of 1998.  The communities, private sector and other non government organizations will be involved in the conservation and management of honey-bees while the government will issue guidelines and regulations for carrying out sustainable beekeeping activities.  Mechanism for appropriate user rights and benefits from the resources will be worked out by the government.

REFORMS IN THE SECTOR

All the commercial activities of the beekeeping sector will be performed by the private sector, non governmental organizations and the commmunities.  The government’s role will be to regulate, formulate policies and regulations as well providing technical support and facilitation.  Sectoral coordination among the related and competing sectoral policies will be enhanced.    The donor community will be partners in sustainable development, financial support, capacity building and facilitation of implementation of international obligations.

The sector is experiencing a lot of problems which are lack of law, lack of formal cross-sectoral coordination, ineffective, beekeeping extension services, insufficient statistical information and inappropriate beekeeping technology.  

WILDLIFE SECTOR  
Products and Potentials of the Sector
The network of protected areas which are devoted to wildlife conservation are the major country is utilization industry.  The forms of wildlife utilization practiced in Tanzania are game viewing which are potential earners of local and foreign exchange earnings and employment as they provide tourist attractions.  Others are tourist hunting; resident hunting, ranching and farming.  Game trophies and live birds are also exported which generate export earnings.  

Furthermore, the sector employs about 2282 people who are permanent and about 2046 are employed on temporary basis (tour guides and porters).  The communities living adjacent to protected areas do benefit through hunting will animals for game meat and get support of services from the private companies operating nearby and the government institutions related to wildlife sector.  

On the other land, the sector is constrained by illegal hunting  (poaching) especially of the endangered species like elephants, competition with other land users, lack of public awareness of wildlife importance, lack of baseline data and information, inadequate rural user rights to the community and limited capacity in terms of budgetary allocation and human resources.  

Wildlife Resources:
Tanzania has a rich and diverse spectrum of fauna and flora including a wide variety of endemic species and sub-species.  The biological diversity and degree of endemism consist of primates, (20  species and 4 endemic), antelopes (34 species and 2 endemic) fish (with many endemic in Lake Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa and other small lakes and rivers), reptiles (290 species and 75 endemic), amphibians (40 endemic) invertebrates and plants caround 11,000 species including many endemic).  Besides these, Tanzania possesses important populations of species that are threatened but widespread across Africa.  

Furthermore in terms of its habitats various grasslands and open woodlands of the Serengeti and Maasai Steppe in the north-west and north-east of Tanzania support some of the greatest concentration of large mammals in the world.  

The wildlife of Tanzania is a unique natural heritage and resource that is of great importance both nationally and globally.  

Tanzania has 19% of her surface area devoted to wildlife in protected areas where no human settlement is allowed and 9% wildlife co-exists with humans.  

The Wildlife Policy:
The wildlife conservation Act is for the protection, conservation, development, regulation and control of fauna and flora.  Grazing livestock in game reserves is prohibited under the act.  

The aim of policy and Regulatory Framework is to involve a broader section of society in wildlife conservation particularly the rural communities and the private sector.  

Policy Objectives:
·        To maintain the great biological diversity endowment which constitutes an important economic base to the nation.
·        To  broaden the scope of players in the interpretation and implementation of the policy.
·        To increase the sectoral contribution to the Gross Domestic Product from 2% to 5%.
·        To enhance wildlife protection, utilization, management and development of protected areas and international cooperation.
·        To stimulate and guide the local communities and the private sector by administering, regulating and management of the wildlife resource.  

The main strategy to implement the policy is to prevent illegal use of wildlife throughout the country; to create an enabling environment which ensures sustainable wildlife schemes directly benefiting local communities, through retaining sufficient revenues from wildlife utilization in protected areas for management and development purposes, and cooperate with neighboring countries in the conservation of transboundary ecosystems.  

SECTOR DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE:
The wildlife sector mandate is sustainable utilization of the wildlife resources.  Antipoaching activities have been intensified resulting in the decrease of poaching incidences.  The wildlife policy and legislation focuses on peoples’ participation in the conservation and protection of the resources.  The policy has facilitated improvement in performance of the sector in attaining the overall  goal of effective conservation and sustainable utilization of the wildlife resources.  Communities living adjacent to the protected areas share benefits in the form of social and economic infrastructure support. 

ROLE OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR:
Wildlife is a natural resource of biological, economical, environmental dealing and nutritional values which must be conserved.  The private sector, is encouraged to invest in conducting hunting and photographic safaris, wildlife ranching, cropping and development of tourism infrastructures as well as village utilization schemes and marketing wildlife resources.  Different roles and responsibilities for implementing the policy have been defined for all stakeholders.  

WILDLIFE SECTOR STAKEHOLDERS (INSTITUTIONS/AGENCIES)   Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA)
Is a parastatal responsible for regulating, developing and administration of Serengeti, Tarangire, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Ruaha, Manyara, Katavi and Mikumi national Parks.  

Contact:
Tanzania National Parks
P.0. Box 3134
Arusha
TANZANIA.

Tel: 255-27-2508040
Fax: 255-27-2508216
E-mail:   tanapa@habari.co.tz  

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority:

• It covers 8,300 square km.  It has a finest blend of landscapes wildlife, people and archaeological sites in Africa.  It is also a pioneer of experimenting the multiple land use.
• A parastatal responsible for maintaining the coexistence of human and  wildlife in a natural and traditional setting.
• Conserves the biological diversity and ecological integrity of the Serengeti eco-system and Ngorongoro highlands.
• Conserves the area's internationally significant palaetological and archaeological sites and resources.
• Maintains and promote those values for which the areas is designated as a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.

Contact:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
P.0. Box 1
Ngorongoro
TANZANIA.

Tel:   255-27-2504619
Fax:  255-25-2503339
E-mail:   ncaa-hq@yako.habari.co.tz

Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI):
A research institute on wildlife and wildlife diseases:
§       Collects, stores and disseminate wildlife research findings and advices on sustainable development of the wildlife resources and advice stakeholders accordingly.
§         Coordinates research activities of foreign researchers in collaboration with the Commission for Science and Technology.

Contact:
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
P.0. Box 661
Arusha
TANZANIA.

E-mail:   harawiik@online.no

College of African Wildlife Management
Conducts training for technical wildlife managers for most of the English speaking African countries.  

Contact:
College of African Wildlife Management Mweka 
PO BOX 3031 
Moshi 
Tanzania 

Tel: +255 27 275 64 51 
Fax: +255 27 275 64 14 
Mobile: +255 741 20 01 64 
Email: mweka@mwekawildlife.org 

website: http://www.mwekawildlife.org

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
Tanzania Wildlife Protection Fund
P.O. Box  1994

Phone:   255-22-2866377, 255-741-325581
Fax:        255-22-2963496
E-mail:kakakuona@intafrica.co.tz
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

Tanzania Wildlife Conservation Society
P.O. Box  70919
Phone:   +255 22 2112518, +255 22 2124572
E-mail:west@africanonline.co.tz
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

Wildlife Utilization Associations
Tanzania Hunting Operators Association
P.O. Box  33407

Phone:  255 22 2116136
Fax:     255 22 2117695
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania  

Tanzania Wildlife Exporter Association
P.O. Box  5784
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania        

Association of Tanzania Travel Operators AICC Complex 
Ngorongoro Wing
P.O. Box  999

Phone:   255 27 504381
E-mail:  atto.blackmamba@africaonline.co.ke

TOURISM SECTOR: 
IMPORTANCE TO THE ECONOMY:
Tanzania is tourism sector is among the sectors with great economic growth potential.  It provides a substantial amount of foreign exchange earnings, employment for 30,000 people and stimulates other sectors like agriculture thereby contributing to the economic growth.  Its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product is about 14%, but this is very minimal compared to country’s potentials of the industry.

The country is endowed with numerous tourist attractions.  Tanzania’s competative strengths in tourism lie in the abundant and diverse wildlife, the spectacular landscape and scenery, an unspoilt environment, friendly people and other economic sectors that have potential to support the tourist sector such as mining sector.  The many natural attractions and the vast size of the country provide opportunities for developing and promoting different tourism activities ranging from game viewing, safari and beach holiday activities, mountain climbing, sight seeing, game hunting and photographic safaris.  

The industry’s mission is to develop sustainable quality tourism that is ecologically friendly to the conservation and restoration of the environment and its people’s culture.  In so doing the industry is seeking to maximize the net gains/benefits that emanate from the various tourism activities.  

Tanzania is one of the unique destinations in Africa that has yet to be discovered by many.  It is a land of many wonders hobbling an un-paralled diversity of fauna and flora.  Kilimanjaro, the highest permanently snow-capped free standing mountain in Africa, the exotic islands of Zanzibar, the finest game sanctuaries of  ruins Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ruaha Selous impressive ruins of 14^th – 16^th Century at Kilwa Kisiwani, Songomnara, Olduvai George and Laitoti footprints and the Marine park of Mafia island are only but a few of the living examples of tourist attractions.  The scenery and topography of the country including its very friendly people harbours the growth of excellent cultural tourism beach holidays, game hunting, historical and archaeological ventures and certainly the best wildlife photographic safaris on the continent.  Further information on tourist attractions and services at http/www.tanzania-web-com/home2.htm.  

However, the nation has yet to exploit this sector’s full potential as a way of making Tanzania a favoured tourist destination.  The sector continue to face general deterioration of supportive infrastructure particularly those related to accessibility and reliability of international and internal air transport system, water and land transport as well as communication facilities like telephones.  Also lack of higher quality accommodation and lower operational costs.  Thus there is need for developing and utilizing tourist attractions through improvement in tourist related facilities and services which would boost this sector’s performance tremendously.  Marketing of tourist products is another essential element to promote Tanzania’s desirable tourist destination.  

Products and Potentials of the Sector
Tanzania is a country of many contracts.  It is endowed with the world’s diverse climatic and geographic zones, abundant wildlife, sandy beaches, archaeological sites and diverse cultures.  On the contrary, these potentials are yet to fully exploited, for purposes of tourism development but the country has mainly concentrated on wildlife.  There is a need to diversify the tourist attractions in order to achieve a balanced growth in the industry and thereby maximizing benefits accruing from the sector.  

The full potential of existing tourist facilities requires the development of new quality products and diversification of tourist attractions.  Emphasis must be put on the development of primary tourist attractions like wildlife, improving tourist facilities and service infrastructure. 

Tourism industry provides excellent opportunities in construction and management opportunities in construction and management of hotels, lodges and restaurants, infrastructure ventures, aviation projects, training institutions, tour operations and travel agencies, marketing organizations etc.  

Tourism Policy & Regulatory Framework:
The Tourism Policy of September, 1999 has the following objectives; to promote the economy and livelihood of the people, essentially poverty alleviation, through encouraging the development of sustainable and quality tourism that is culturally, and socially acceptable, ecologically friendly, environmentally sound and economically viable.  To market Tanzania has a favoured tourist destination for touring and adventure in a country renowned for its cultural diversity and numerous beaches.  

To increase the contribution of the sector from 16 percent to 25 and 30 percent by the year 2010.  Thus it is determined to maintain its tourist resource base in an adequate manner as it forms part of the public resources, improve existing tourist infrastructure and develop it further to increase revenue collections from the sector.  

Strategies to implement the policy are:
·        Improving supportive infrastructure such a as access roads, air transport etc.
·        Increase support services such as hotels/restaurant facilities
·        Improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
·        Embark on more active publicity of the industry and marketing arrangements both domestically and internationally.
·        Improving the surroundings in the tourist areas by preserving the natural environment.
·        Strengthening the various institutions involved in tourism and enhancing coordination among various tourist services.
·        Encouraging local and foreign investment in infrastructure and tourist services.
·        Improving the quality of personnel to cope with the increasing requirement of the tourist industry.
·        The government will concentrate on provision of basic infrastructure and conducive environment for other stakeholders, while the private sector is given mandate to develop the tourism industry.

Tanzania is operating in a competitive atmosphere in terms of provision of  quality tourism products and services from the given number of tourist destinations and wide choices available to tourists.  In this case, the policy has clearly spelt out the need to have an effective legislation in creating a conducive and competitive environment  

ROLE OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR
It is recognized that the private sector and other stakeholders including the NGOs, the community, the government will play a role in the industry’s development.  The government will play the catalytic role of providing and improving the infrastructure as well as providing a conducive climate for investment.  The state has given way to private investment for the sector’s optimum management.  Different roles and responsibilities have been stipulated in the sectoral policy document.  The responsibility of promoting tourist products will be shared by all institutions.  

DONOR COMMUNITY
Given the fact that tourism is a growing industry in the world in terms of revenue generation and profit making, the donor support for the provision of sufficient financial and technical assistant.  This will promote and develop the industry.  

Tourism Sector:  Stakeholders (Institutions/Agencies)   Tanzania Tourist Board  (TTB)
Tanzania Tourist Boards promotes tourism development in Tanzania.  

Functions:
·        Promotion of Tanzania’s tourism potential abroad and within the country
·        Conducting publicity compaigns (advertizing, public relations road shows) within the objective of attracting more tourists.
·        Preparation and publication of destination brochures and other promotional literature.
·        Provision of tourist information
·        Undertaking market research to establish up-to-date tourism database.

Contact:
Tanzania Tourist Board
P.O. Box  2485
Dar es Salaam
TANZANIA.

Tel:  255-22-2110908,  2111244/5 and 2136105
Fax:  255-22-2116420
E-mail:  md@ttb.ud.or.tz  or  safari@ud.co.tz
Website:      http://www.tanzania-web.com/map/home.htn  

Business Associations (Tour operators, hunting operators, hotel keepers etc)  

Hotel and Tourism Training Institute:  

Functions:
·        Conducts training on hotel management and tourism at certificate level.

 The courses offered are food and beverages, front office, food production and housekeeping.  

Contact:
Hotel and Tourism Institute
P.O. Box  9181
Dar es Salaam
TANZANIA
Tel:  255-22-2112223  

Contact:
Tanzania Tourist Board
http//www.tanzania-web-com/home 2.htm  

Antiquities & Museums Division:
The objective of the Antiquities and Museum is to conserve, protect, research and develop the national cultural heritage for the present and future generation and promotion of recreation and tourism development.   Historical areas and natural heritage of the nation have to be conserved to serve as tourist attractions and as centres for education to the people.  About 118 out of 400 sites are legally protected and gazetted.  Furthermore, a number of sites have been declared as tourist attractions.  

Functions :
·        Manage properly the cultural sites in their setting so that all of the cultural values are conserved.
·        Enhance sustainable regional and international cultural cooperation.
·        Establish information centres and on site museums.
·        Undertake researches and architectural studies.
·        Use the sites as education resources and tourist attractions.
·        Effectively involve local communities in public education and management of sites.
·        Provide sustainable benefits to local communities.
·        Ensure sustainable ongoing traditional use of the heritage by local communities.

CONTACTS:
E-mail:mipango.mnrt@twiga.com 

Division of Environment:

Functions
The Division of Environment has the following overall functions:-
§         Formulation of policy on Environment
§         Coordination and Monitoring  of Environmental issues
§         Environmental Planning
§         Policy-oriented Environmental Research

  Environmental Policy:

National Environmental Policy, 1997.

The overall objectives of the National Environmental Policy are:-